Ukrainian Forces Set to Enter Crimea Imminently

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Krylo Budanov, stated in an interview that Ukrainian forces will soon enter Crimea, the peninsula seized by Russia in 2014. However, no specific timeframe or details were provided. Ukrainian Security Service head Vasyl Malyuk confirmed that Kyiv was behind a blast targeting the Kerch Bridge, a symbol of Russian occupation. While regaining Crimea is a war aim for Ukraine, Budanov has a history of making optimistic claims about Ukrainian gains. Reports of Ukrainian advances towards Crimea have emerged, with fighting intensifying in the south of the country. However, military analysts express concerns about the sustainability of these advances and the ability to make an operational breakthrough.