Over the past five days, the intensity of the assault by the Russians in the Donetsk direction has probably increased, British intelligence reported.. It is indicated that to the north of the temporarily occupied Donetsk, intense battles are taking place near the cities of Seversk and Bakhmut.

“Pro-Russian separatist fighters probably moved a little into the center of the village of Peski, which is near the Donetsk airport. However, in general, Russian troops did not receive territory, ”the intelligence service added..

There is a realistic possibility that the Russian Federation has stepped up its efforts in Donbas in an attempt to bring in additional Ukrainian units amid rumors that Ukraine is planning a major counter-offensive, British intelligence officials say..

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According to the General Staff, a difficult situation remains in the east of Ukraine, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the pressure of the occupying forces and do not allow them to advance in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut directions. Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks near Soledar, Nevelskoye, Prechistovka and Mayorsk.