Russia has strengthened the offensive on Bakhmut, and the Armed Forces are departing from some positions - Britain's intelligence
"Russia has resumed its offensive on the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk region, as the forces of the Russian MO and the Wagner group have improved cooperation. Ukrainian defense still holds the western regions of the city, but during the last 48 hours it has experienced a particularly intense Russian artillery fire," the statement said.
It is noted that the "Wagnerivtsi" continue offensive through the city center, and the units of paratroopers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have replaced some units of PEC "Wagner" in the northern and southern flanks. In intelligence, Britain reports that Ukraine's defense forces have encountered ammunition replenishment problems and are forced to leave separate positions through an organized departure.