While Russia is focusing on the offensive in the central sector of Donbass, it remains on the defensive on its flanks, British intelligence analysts say.

“At present, Russian troops continue to try to attack Severodonetsk from three directions, however, the Ukrainian defense is holding. It is unlikely that either side has made significant gains in the past 24 hours..

At the same time, Ukrainian troops have recently achieved some success in counterattacking in the southwestern Kherson region, including by restoring positions on the eastern bank of the Ingulets River..

“With the front of the occupied zone stretching for more than 500 km, Russia and Ukraine are facing similar problems in supporting the line of defense, while freeing up combat-ready combat units for offensive operations,” the British Ministry of Defense said..

At the same time, in the occupied Kherson region, Russia is forcibly coordinating its administration with the administration of the Russian Federation, introducing the Russian ruble as a means of payment and hiring Russian teachers to introduce the Russian curriculum and language in schools..

“Russia is likely to claim the occupation of Kherson as evidence of improved governance and living standards for the Ukrainian people,” analysts add..

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According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military is holding back the assault in the Severodonetsk direction, but the fighting continues. At the same time, an attempt by the Russians to attack in the Toshkovka region failed.. At the same time, due to a significant concentration of forces in the Donetsk direction, Russian infidels are forced to overturn part of the troops from the previously occupied territories of the north and south of Ukraine.