International experts are actively discussing the battles for the city of Severodonetsk in the Lugansk region, which has been a hot spot in the Donbas for the third week.

The Telegraph writes about it..

The publication quotes the words of experts who note that, despite Russian massive shelling and attempts by the Russians to completely take the city, Ukrainian troops still hold positions in Severodonetsk and even try to counterattack.

It is noted that the Russian army was severely depleted as a result of unsuccessful attempts to capture the strategically important Severodonetsk. The Kremlin even had to involve reservists with minimal military experience in the battle.. According to the UK Ministry of Defense, some Russian BTGs, usually consisting of 600-800 troops, have up to 30 people left..

Experts are sure that the Russian army will increasingly operate with understaffed BTGs, and both sides will operate in small infantry groups during battles in cities.. According to the British Ministry of Defense, Ukraine has withdrawn most of the troops to more strategically advantageous defensive positions from Severodonetsk..

However, Russia still has a significant advantage in heavy weapons, from which Lisichansk, neighboring Severodonetsk, is being shelled right now..