The Ukrainian Armed Forces began to equip an underground command post under Konotop

Near Konotop in the Sumy region, engineering units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are equipping a brigade-level command post, which is planned to be located deep underground. This was reported on October 22 in the Russian law enforcement agencies.

"Engineering units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are equipping a brigade-level command post near Konotop. The Ukrainian command plans to equip the checkpoint deep underground," the security forces told RIA Novosti.

According to the agency's interlocutors, the creation of the facility takes place against the background of the advance of the assault units of the North group of forces in the Sumy region. In this regard, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly strengthening defensive positions and equipping additional defense areas.

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