Ukraine War: Military Leader Warns of Impending Battles, Condemns Buffer Zone Plan

Ukraine War: Military Official Condemns Proposed Buffer Zone as Catastrophic, Warns of Impending Battles near Kharkiv and Sumy. Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the 3rd separate assault brigade, has issued a stark warning about the proposed creation of a buffer zone in several Ukrainian regions. He described the idea as a 'catastrophe,' stating that it would only allow Russia to continue its offensive rather than ending the conflict. "The buffer zone in several regions is a catastrophe for us," Zhorin said in a recent statement. "Because there won't be any buffer zone; in fact, they will have their territories, not a buffer zone." His comments highlight the growing concerns among Ukrainian military leaders about the potential consequences of such a plan. The statement underscores the immediate need for preparations for potential battles in the regions of Kharkiv and Sumy, indicating a heightened sense of urgency and anticipation of further Russian aggression. The situation remains highly volatile, and further developments are expected.