UK: Russia continues to attempt assault Sievierodonetsk from three directions

Russia continues to attempt assault against Sievierodonetsk from three directions although Ukrainian defences are holding.

It is unlikely that either side has gained significant ground in the last 24 hours. The British Defence Ministry made the remarks on its daily intelligence review posted on its Twitter account on June 8, Caliber.Az reports.

"While Russia is concentrating its offensive on the central Donbas sector, it has remained on the defensive on its flanks. Ukrainian forces have recently achieved some success by counter-attacking in the south-western Kherson region, including regaining a foothold on the eastern bank of the Ingulets River," the report says.

"With the frontage of the occupied zone stretching for over 500 kilometres, both Russia and Ukraine face similar challenges in maintaining a defensive line while freeing up capable combat units for offensive operations," it added.

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

Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/LUHrktqXFy

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