Ukraine Plans to Regain Crimean Peninsula, says Head of Military Intelligence
According to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service, Ukraine will soon initiate efforts to regain control of the Crimean peninsula, which has been under Russian annexation since 2014. The statement was made to reporters from the Ukrainian site TSN, but no further details were provided regarding the plans.
The tension between Ukraine and Russia over the Crimean peninsula has been escalating in recent weeks. Just last weekend, an ammunition depot on the occupied peninsula was blown up, leading Russia to accuse Ukraine of being behind the incident. This comes after the destruction of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Crimea with the Russian mainland, a week prior.
Since the annexation in 2014, Ukraine has been striving to regain control over the Crimean peninsula. The annexation, viewed by Ukraine and many countries as an act of aggression by Russia, remains a contentious issue and a major source of instability in the region.
The renewed intent to regain control of Crimea signifies Ukraine’s determination to reclaim its territorial integrity. The international community has largely backed Ukraine’s position on the peninsula, with Western countries imposing economic sanctions on Russia in response to the annexation.
However, Russia has shown no sign of relenting its hold on Crimea. The ongoing tensions and occasional incidents in the region highlight the volatile nature of the situation. It remains uncertain how Ukraine plans to proceed with its efforts or what kind of response it can expect from Russia.
The situation in Crimea will continue to be closely monitored, as any significant developments could have far-reaching consequences for the region and potentially reignite the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.