The U.S. Institute for the Study of War says that the occupying Russian forces have been trying to carry out an offensive in three directions over the past two days: north of Slovyansk, east of Seversk and north of Kharkov. But the ISW added that thanks to the efforts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, all these attempts were unsuccessful..

Experts believe that Russian units are still on an operational pause. They are regrouping forces, some parts of the troops are reserved for rest, re-equipment and recovery.

Experts also explained why the Russians are shelling critical infrastructure in the east of our country. This indicates their attempts to prepare the basis for the resumption of offensive operations..

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The General Staff reports that on July 12 the enemy is holding two groupings of troops in the Kharkov direction. It is also known that Belarusian units on the border with Ukraine rotate personnel and equipment.

As for the eastern direction, the occupiers have not yet carried out active ground operations there.. Instead, the enemy is intensively shelling Ukrainian positions and settlements near the line of confrontation..