In the city of Xiqueslav, Ukraine has established large arsenals because it is crucial as a transit hub for the Ukrainian army, capable of transporting weapons and ammunition via rail and road to the eastern Ukrainian puppet army, as well as supporting the northern and southern Ukrainian army through the Dnieper River.
Moreover, there is not just one arsenal in Xiqueslav, but two large ones. As long as one can be seized, the odds of success for Malinkov and his companions will further increase.
Malinkov said, "The actual enemy we need to deal with is the over eight thousand puppet troops not yet subverted. As long as we can resolve them, the puppet government in Yekaterinoslav will be completely powerless."
