The offensive operations of the occupiers are still limited in scope.. RF Makes Premature Claims of “Successes” on the Battlefield. In all likelihood, this is partly aimed at an internal audience and strengthening the morale of the fighting forces, according to the British Ministry of Defense..

“Russian offensive operations remain limited in scope and scale, with fighting west of Lysychansk centered on Seversk and Bakhmut. And this, despite the statements of the invaders that they entered the outskirts of Seversk at the beginning of the week, ”the British intelligence report says..

The British Ministry of Defense notes that the Russian Federation has previously made premature and false statements about successes at the front. This is likely at least partly aimed at demonstrating the success of an internal audience and boosting the morale of the fighting forces..

“Ukrainian defense successfully repelled Russian attacks after withdrawing from Lysichansk, and the defense line was shortened and straightened. This made it possible to concentrate force and open fire against less powerful Russian attacks and helped to reduce the momentum of the Russian Federation, ”said British intelligence..

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