The British Ministry of Defense in a report based on intelligence assessed the ability of the Russian army to carry out a full-scale assault on the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, UNN reports.
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Russian troops reportedly continue attacks aimed at expanding their control over the town of Bakhmut, which Russia seized in May 2023.
The Russian army has advanced and occupied the eastern districts of Ivanivske village and is attacking Ukrainian positions in Bohdanivka.
British intelligence believes that in this area, "Russia's immediate operational objective is almost certainly to capture the town of Chasiv Yar," which is located about 5 km from the front line.
Despite some gradual tactical successes, it is extremely unlikely that Russian troops are currently capable of a full-scale assault on the city
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In the Bakhmut sector, the Russians have assembled various units and continue to actively advance , in particular in the area of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiyivka and Andriivka.
Over the past 24 hours, Russia lost 1160 personnel.