Due to the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian troops feel pressure on both the northern and southern flanks. This is reported by the British Ministry of Defense.

“Ukrainian forces launched offensive operations in the south of the Kharkiv region on September 6, 2022. The advanced units advanced up to 50 km into the territory that was previously under the control of Russia,” the report says..

British intelligence analysts believe Russian troops were likely 'taken by surprise'.

“The sector was weakly held and Ukrainian units captured or surrounded several settlements,” the British Ministry of Defense notes..

Russian forces around Izyum are likely to become increasingly isolated, British intelligence says.

" Its release would be a significant blow to Russia, since the city is located on the supply lines of the front line in the Donbass..

As Ukrainian operations also continue in the Kherson region, the Russian defense front is under pressure on both the northern and southern flanks, the British Ministry of Defense notes..

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