Russian ground forces on the front continue to rely on costly infantry attacks to gradually advance into Ukrainian territory, according to a new intelligence-based report by the UK Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
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"russia continues to rely on costly infantry-led offensives to make gradual advances into Ukrainian territory," the report says.
According to the British Ministry of Defense, Russian ground forces continue to conduct offensive operations in various parts of the front, achieving further tactical success. The main focus of Russian troops is likely to remain in the central part of the Donetsk region.
Recent Russian advances have put the city of Pokrovsk about 16 kilometers from the current front line.
According to British intelligence, Pokrovsk is an important logistics center that supports Ukrainian operations in the Donetsk region.
Russia also continues to strengthen its positions near New York, and its advance in the area threatens the city of Toretsk, the report says.