east of the capital of Ukraine – Kyiv.
This was reported by the UK Ministry of Defense, citing British intelligence.
– Ukrainian counterattacks and the retreat of Russian troops on overstretched supply lines allowed Ukraine to again take cities and defensive positions within a radius of up to 35 km east of Kyiv, the report notes.
Intelligence reports indicate that Ukrainian forces are likely to continue their efforts to push the Russian invaders northwest of Kyiv to the Gostomel airfield.
As for the south of Ukraine, there, according to intelligence, Putin's troops continue to try to bypass Nikolaev in order to move further west, in the direction of Odessa. At the same time, Ukrainian resistance and logistical problems are slowing their progress.
Recently, the British Ministry of Defense reported that Kyiv remains a key military target for the Russian Federation, and the Russian invaders may try again encircle the capital of Ukraine.
In addition, British intelligence informed that the counterattacks of Ukrainian troops disrupt the Russian offensive against Kyiv.
It is worth noting that over the past day, the Ukrainian army repulsed nine enemy attacks, destroyed 12 tanks, about 20 armored and automotive vehicles, and nine artillery systems. The enemy lost more than 200 troops. At the same time, air defense units shot down two enemy aircraft and two UAVs.
