The Russian occupiers started digging trenches in the north of the temporarily occupied Crimea and this was recorded on satellite images.

This was reported by OSINT analyst Benjamin Pittet on the Internet, having published relevant photos.

"I think this topic will surprise you. Russia is digging new trenches in the north of Crimea," the post reads.

Photo from analyst Benjamin Pittet's Twitter page

The analyst specified that the digging of trenches was recorded near the "Chongar" checkpoint on the administrative border between the Kherson region and Crimea.

In addition, the trenches were recorded in the Armyansk region, located in the northwestern part of the peninsula.

Photo from analyst Benjamin Pittet's Twitter page

Photo from analyst Benjamin Pittet's Twitter page

Photo from analyst Benjamin Pittet's Twitter page

According to Pittet, the Russian invaders are setting up defensive positions throughout the northern part of Crimea.

"A little further north, other positions are being built. In Novotroitskyi, for example, a huge defensive position has been excavated. You can see many other positions throughout the region. They are building a fortress," the analyst wrote.

A little further north, other positions are being built.

In Novotroits'ke, for example, a huge defensive position has been dug.

Numerous other positions are visible throughout the region.

They are building a fortress.

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— Benjamin Pittet (@COUPSURE) November 9, 2022

Deoccupation of Crimea 

The Armed Forces of Ukraine can liberate Crimea in 2023 - this is the assessment given by the head of the State Department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov.

According to American Lieutenant General Ben Godges, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can de-occupy Crimea by the end of the summer of 2023, provided that the West supplies all the necessary weapons.

Note that on November 9, the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Serhii Shoigu ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops across the Dnipro River in Kherson.

Ukraine currently sees no signs that the occupiers are leaving Kherson.

According to Budanov's forecasts, the operation to liberate Kherson will most likely last until the end of November.

Read also:

• The military expert named the key prerequisites for the de-occupation of Crimea

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