In order to occupy the entire Donbas, Russia still needs to achieve several more difficult goals, including advancing to the center of Kramatorsk and securing the main supply routes to Donetsk, British intelligence says in the June 26 morning report..

Most Ukrainian troops withdrew from their defensive positions in Severodonetsk. Considering that in April 2022 Russia revised its campaign plan in Ukraine and shifted the goal of occupying the majority of Ukraine to a more focused offensive in the Donbas, Russia’s takeover of the city is a significant achievement within this reduced goal..

" However, this is just one of several difficult goals that Russia needs to achieve in order to occupy the entire Donbass..

Last protection Intelligence update on situation in Ukraine - 26 June 2022Show more about the UK in the answer: https://t. co/k7vGhVBw2Y? #StandWithUkraine? pic. twitter. com/vVFHH72lXr.

— Ministry of Defense? (@DefenceHQ) June 26, 2022.

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The day before, the Ministry of Defense refused to comment on the information about the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Severodonetsk and urged not to disseminate data on the movements of Ukrainian troops.