The Russians occupied defensive lines between the Oskil River and the city of Svatove, because it is vital for the occupying forces to maintain the connection and logistical route with the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.
As a result of the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region almost 400 settlements were liberated, but the attack of the Armed Forces did not end there. The defense forces of Ukraine continue the offensive operation further to the northeast of the country, while the Russian units, after a long retreat, occupied the defensive line between the Oskil River and the city of Svatove, reports the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain.
It is extremely important for Russia to maintain control over the territories of the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. First of all, because one of the last logistical routes runs through Svatov, which allows the continued supply of weapons and ammunition from the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.
But more importantly, any significant loss of Luhansk territory will definitely undermine Russia's strategy and prevent the planned takeover of the Ukrainian Donbas.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 17 September 2022
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Most likely, the troops of the Russian Federation and the illegal armed formations of the so-called “LPR” will try to hold the defense in the Svatovo region. But at the moment it is not clear whether the Russian advanced forces have sufficient reserves and high morale to resist another concerted Ukrainian offensive.
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Recall that earlier British intelligence reported that an unorganized retreat of Russian units from the Kharkiv region points to failures in military command.
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