Russian military (illustrative photo)/EPA
< strong _ngcontent-sc88="">The Russian leadership has not abandoned its intention to seize the Donbass. The aggressor's troops are trying to establish control over Severodonetsk and are advancing towards Slavyansk.
The Russians are trying to encircle the Ukrainian forces
On June 6, the intelligence of the British Ministry of Defense published the relevant information. The intelligence spoke about the situation in the Donbass.
It is reported that fierce battles for Severodonetsk continue. Also, Russian troops continue to advance on Slovyansk, trying to encircle Ukrainian forces.
What is the situation in Donbas
The Russian armed forces, according to preliminary data, occupied 95% of the territory of the Luhansk region. Now the aggressor troops have concentrated their forces on the capture of Severodonetsk.
After the invaders partially broke through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the end of May, fierce battles are going on in Severodonetsk. According to the head of the Lugansk OVA, Sergei Gaidai, Russia wants to capture the city before June 10.
On June 5, British intelligence reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had launched a successful counteroffensive in Severodonetsk. Sergey Gaidai also stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared half of the city from the invaders.
The head of the Lugansk OVA informed that the Russians control half of the city.
In the Donetsk region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russians are carrying out an offensive in several directions. In particular, the enemy is advancing in the Slavic and Liman directions. The enemy is advancing with artillery support.
It was reported that the Russian armed forces used ground attack and army aircraft for air strikes near Bakhmut and Berestovoe.
At the same time, Ukrainian defenders and defenders are trying to contain Russian invaders. Only during June 5, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 7 enemy attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk directions.
As a result of successful actions, our soldiers managed to destroy:
- 4 tanks;
- 3 artillery systems;
- 8 armored combat vehicles;
- 3 vehicles.
Also, air defense units shot down a Russian military Ka-52 helicopter and enemy drone.
