Russia fortifies own territory in fear of Ukrainian offensive: UK intel

Russia is building defenses hundreds of miles away from its borders with Ukraine, fearing a counteroffensive that could push into Russian territory, according to UK intelligence. Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive, but it is unlikely to invade Russia. The defenses far from the front line might be more of a propaganda effort to harden the population's resolve by making them think the Ukrainian military could come close to their homes. Russia has also been fortifying defensive lines inside occupied Ukrainian territory, much closer to the fighting.