The Russian Federation reduces the number of troops in Donetsk and sends them to Bakhmut - British intelligence

According to the defense department, the invaders are trying to restore the operational reserve to move forward. In Bakhmut, fierce fighting continues. The Russian Federation throws additional troops into the Bakhmut region of Donetsk region, fearing the future counter -offensive of the Armed Forces. This was reported in the report of the British intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of April 18.

According to information, the number of Russian troops in the area of ​​fierce battles will only become larger. The Kremlin is reducing the number of troops in the city of Donetsk and this reduces the offensive actions in this direction. All in order to transfer new reserves to Bakhmut. The British intelligence also noted that the forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and Wagner PEC continue to move forward and now the front line runs near the railway station.

Ukrainian defenders continue to keep defense along Korsunsky Street. "For both sides, the exact sequence of any significant reduction in their units by Bakhmut has become a critical issue, since Ukraine wants to release the offensive forces, while Russia is likely to resume the operational reserve," the British Defense Ministry noted. We will remind, on April 17, Yevgeny Prigogin commented on the murder of a child with a mercenary of Wagner PEC in Bakhmut.