Russian troops strengthened the intensity of shelling in the Donetsk direction in order to delay additional Ukrainian forces there against the backdrop of reports of Ukraine on counter -access. Fierce battles are going on in the area of the cities of Seversk and Bakhmut north of Donetsk, the department writes in his daily report. On Saturday, August 27, reports the British Ministry of Defense with reference to its intelligence data.
“There is a real probability that Russia has intensified its efforts in the Donbass, trying to delay or tie additional Ukrainian units against the backdrop of rumors that Ukraine is planning a large counter -offensive,” the British Ministry of Defense.
As noted in the message, over the past five days, the intensity of Russian attacks in the Donetsk direction of Donbass has increased. According to British intelligence, Russian forces advanced to the center of the village of Peska, near the Donetsk airport. However, in general, Russian troops achieved a few territorial successes, British military added
“There is a real probability that Russia has activated its efforts in the Donbass, trying to attract or consolidate additional Ukrainian units, against the backdrop of rumors that Ukraine is planning a large counter -offset,” writes the UK Ministry of Defense.