Russia has reinforced its military presence and increased bombing campaigns in southern Ukraine, particularly targeting the Zaporizhzhia region, according to a Ukrainian military spokesperson. The Russian army is reportedly preparing for operations from several directions, deploying reconnaissance missions and armored vehicles near critical points. Ukrainian forces have bolstered their defenses, remaining on high alert for a large-scale attack, especially as Russian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an impending force of around 50,000 Russian soldiers, including some North Korean troops, aiming to reclaim territory in the Kursk region.