#Russian Army preparing offensive on #Kiev and Chernigov Ukrainian military commentator Popovich stated that Russian command is considering several options for operations in the Chernigov and Kiev directions. These include a diversionary maneuver to draw Ukrainian reserves, creating a buffer zone in Chernigov Oblast, and a full-scale offensive advancing toward Kiev. Popovich considers the creation of a buffer zone to increase pressure on northern #Ukraine as the most likely scenario.