Satellite images show that in recent weeks, Russian troops have continued to make significant efforts to build extensive defensive positions along the front line.. They probably give priority to the northern sector around the city of Svatovo, Luhansk region. This is reported by the British Ministry of Defense.

Russian designs follow traditional military fortification plans, almost unchanged since World War II..

Such designs are likely to be vulnerable to modern precision strikes, UK MoD analysts say..

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Earlier it was reported that Russian troops are building a defense line near Svatovo to stop the advance of Ukrainian soldiers in the Svatov and Liman directions.. According to British intelligence, units of the 1st Guards Tank Army of Russia (1st GTA) are likely deployed along the defense line near the city of Svatovo, Luhansk region.