UK intelligence: Seversk to become target of Russian Army

Russia is likely concentrating equipment on the front line in the direction of Seversk, approximately 8 km west of the current Russian front line. Its forces are likely pausing to replenish before undertaking new offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast.

Caliber.Az reports referring to the Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine, which is published by the UK Defence Ministry on July 8.

"Ukrainian forces continue to make gradual advances in the south-western Kherson sector. There is a realistic possibility that Russia's immediate tactical objective will be Seversk, as its forces attempt to advance towards its most likely operational goal of the Sloviansk-Kromatorsk urban area," the report added.

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 8 July 2022

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