Kupyansk's capture: British intelligence estimated the likelihood of successes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation at the front

According to the department, the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine faces serious difficulties. Ukrainian troops are resisting, but at the same time the invaders continue to increase their forces and means. Over the past two weeks, the offensive activity of Russian troops in the direction of Kupyansk - Lyman has increased significantly. However, Ukrainian troops were able to restrain the enemy's promotion. This is stated in the report of the UK Ministry of Defense, published on October 19.

There, according to the United Kingdom, Russia threw away part of the 6th and 25th All-Military Armies (for) and the 1st Guards Tank Army. The intelligence noted that the attacks were "limited success", and the purpose of the invaders is to create a buffer zone around the occupied part of the Luhansk region. "It is quite likely that this activity is part of the drawn Russian offensive in several directions in eastern Ukraine.

The purpose of Russian Land Forces in the Kupyansk - Lyman direction is probably the promotion west to the Oskil River to create a buffer zone around the Luhansk region," - - - - The report is said. However, according to UK intelligence, Ukrainian troops retain a significant defensive presence in this direction, and it is unlikely that the occupation forces will be able to achieve a serious operational breakthrough.

At the same time, the department has warned that in recent months Russian land troops have increased combat potential in the direction of Kupyansk - Lyman. According to the morning summary of the Armed Forces General Staff of October 18, in the Kupyansk direction in the area of ​​responsibility of the operational-strategic group of Khortytsa troops, Ukrainian military was able to repel more 9 more attacks near the village of Nadiya Lugansk region.

At the same time in the estuary direction the enemy did not take offensive actions. We will remind, on October 16 in the State Border Service reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Kupyansk and Liman directions carry out "meat assaults" and prepare the environment of Kupyansk Kharkiv region - the occupiers set the task to take the city before the cold. We will also remind, on October 13 in the military administration Avdiivka told about the Russian offensive on the city.