The ministry notes that the critical central section of the Russian front line in Donbas, 90 meters long, is located west of the Siversky Donetsk River.
London: Thanasis Gavos
Fighting around Siverdonetsk continued to rage over the weekend, according to the latest update on developments in Ukraine the British Ministry. Defense.
He further added that in the coming months, river crossing operations in eastern Ukraine would likely be “one of the most important determinants of the course of the war”.
The ministry notes that the critical central sector of the Russian front line in Donbass, 90 meters long, is located west of the river Siverski Donets. To succeed in the current operational phase of the Donbas attack, Russia must either complete ambitious flanking moves or launch cross-river attacks.
The British media concludes by pointing out that Ukrainian forces have often managed to demolish bridges before they leave, while the Russians are struggling to meet the complex coordination needs required for successful, large-scale river crossings while under fire.