The next week will be decisive for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian troops will try to complete their aggressive intention of occupying Severodonetsk. The Institute for the Study of War, with reference to an analysis of the situation from Ukrainian intelligence, suggests that during this period the Russians will again concentrate troops and equipment in the area, so the struggle in this direction is expected to develop into a phase of more significant escalation. The increase in the concentration of enemy troops is discussed in the latest report of the department on the results of June 20.

Ukrainian sources have confirmed that Russian troops control all of Severodonetsk, with the exception of the Azot industrial zone, where fighting continues..

Russian sources are likely creating information conditions to justify the slow and unsuccessful advance into Slavyansk from the southeast of Izyum and west of the Liman.

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Kremlin forces are likely to intensify operations to cut off Ukrainian communication lines along the T1302 Bakhmut-Lysichansk highway to support the escalation of operations in Severodonetsk-Lysichansk.

Russian troops continued to focus on countering further Ukrainian advances north of Kharkiv towards the international border..

Russian troops continue defensive operations along the southern axis.

Recall that the General Staff also emphasizes that Severodonetsk, as well as Bakhmut, remain key areas for the Russians..