To contain the advance of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, Russian troops are conducting local counterattacks. Thus, over the past week, the Russians tried to strike in the Orekhovsky and Bakhmutsky directions.
This was reported by the UK Ministry of Defense.
It was noted that in both directions, Ukrainian defenders repulsed Russian attacks and held the recently liberated territory.
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British intelligence indicates that comments published by the Russian military society indicate deep disappointment among those involved in these counter-attacks, especially near Bakhmut.
Reports say about “ill-considered” offensive actions, lack of artillery support and heavy casualties.
— Over the past nine months, Russian forces in Ukraine have proven they are capable of conducting sustained defensive operations. However, they continue to demonstrate only minimal offensive capability,— says the report of the British department.
Earlier it became known that the first American Abrams tanks arrived in Ukraine.
