The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation could take part of Soledar, but Bakhmut's surroundings are unlikely - Britain's intelligence.

Some of the current battles, as noted by the Office, focused on the entrances to the 200-kilometer tunnels of the abandoned salt mine, which can be used to penetrate the front line. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, despite the difficult situation in Soledar, in the near future, will probably not be able to surround Bakhmut. This is stated in the new report of the UK Ministry of Defense of January 10.

The Office notes that during the last four days of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the assault units of the Wagner Group carried out a tactical offensive in the direction of Soledar of Donetsk region and probably control part of the settlement. Scouts remind that the city is located 10 kilometers from Bakhmut, which remains the main operational goal for the Kremlin for the near future.

"The seizure of Russia Soledar is most likely an attempt to surround Bakhmut from the north and break Ukrainian communication lines. Some fighting is focused on inputs in a 200-kilometer tunnel of the abandoned salt mine passing under the area. Both sides are likely to be concerned about being They can be used to penetrate their front line, "military intelligence continued in her report.

At the same time, according to the agency, Russia, despite the difficult situation in Soledar, will not be able to surround Bakhmut in the near future, as Ukrainian troops have equipped stable defense borders and maintain control of supply.

It should be noted that on January 9, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar announced the start of a large -scale storm of Soledar, for which the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation made regrouping and attracted the best reserves of mercenaries "Wagner Group". On Monday, January 9, the fierce fighting for Soledar, which is located 10 kilometers from Bakhmut, was also reported by the head of Donetsk Ova Pavel Kirilenko.