The Russian army is deploying trained assault groups to frontline positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Vladyslav Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian military’s Southern Command, told the news outlet Suspilne on Nov. 12. A day before, Voloshyn said that a new Russian assault in Zaporizhzhia Oblast could begin “any day.” In early October, Russian troops reportedly renewed their attack in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Kyiv warned of a potential Russian push in the southern region, just as Moscow’s troops continue advancing in Ukraine’s east. According to Voloshyn, Russia is preparing to intensif…