Due to the destruction of bridges, the Russians will have to force the river.
Ukraine probably managed to withdraw most of its forces from Severodonetsk before all the main bridges over the Seversky Donets River , which connect the city with the territory controlled by Ukraine, were destroyed, according to the morning summary of British intelligence.
At the same time, analysts note that the situation remains extremely difficult for both the Ukrainian military and the civilian population, who remain east of the river.
tactical gain to operational superiority, “the intelligence report said.
At the same time, Russian forces in the Donbas are likely to be part of an increasingly fragmented and understaffed group.”According to the Ukrainian authorities, some Russian battalion tactical groups, which usually number from 600 to 800 people, were able to gather only 30 soldiers. For both sides, fighting on the front lines is likely to be reduced to confrontations between small groups of troops, who usually operate on foot, “analysts said.
They note that some of Russia's strengths, such as as its advantage in the number of tanks, become less relevant. This is one of the reasons for the slow advance of the Russian army.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 16 June 2022
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