Kyiv remains Russia’s “primary military target”, the UK Ministry of Defense said in its latest intelligence report, noting that heavy fighting continues north of the country. Kievalthough the Russian advance has stopped.
According to the report, the Russian forces coming to the city from the northeast have stopped, while the forces coming from the direction of Khostomel to the northwest have been repulsed by fierce Ukrainian resistance.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 21 March 2022
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He adds that the bulk of the Russian forces remain more than 25 kilometers from the city center.
“Despite the continuing lack of progress, Kyiv remains Russia’s primary military target and is likely to prioritize efforts to encircle the city in the coming weeks,” the Pentagon said in a statement.
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