The fact that the bulk of Russian forces are concentrated in the Donbas, where they face a strong Ukrainian army, suggests that the conflict will drag on, said a senior Pentagon official, APA reports quoting Le Matin.
Although the source confirmed that Russian forces withdrew from Chernobyl and Hostoomel airport, it was only a change of position.
"We have no information about the return of these soldiers to their homes or their withdrawal from the war," he said. We believe that these forces will be regrouped and sent to Ukraine to continue the fight. Especially in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, "the source said.