In their counter-offensive against the Russian invasion forces, Ukrainian forces have gained ground in recent weeks, but progress is slower than hoped. According to British intelligence, Russia has given top priority to delaying Ukrainian forces and is using sophisticated tactics to do so.
The Russians rely on the massive use of anti-tank mines, according to the Ministry of Defense in London. In some areas, the minefields are so dense that Russia probably laid far more mines than its military doctrine foresees.
Only move forward “tree by tree”.
In southern Ukraine, the minefields are so dense that advancing troops can only move “tree by tree,” a Ukrainian soldier told CNN. In all his years of service, he has never seen so many mines.
Russia is attempting to attack the delayed units with drones, helicopter gunships and artillery, the British intelligence update said on Twitter. With this approach, the invaders would have had some success in the early stages. However, the Russian armed forces continue to suffer from crucial weaknesses: the units on the long front line are overstretched and have no artillery ammunition.
Ukraine could soon have an effective countermeasure against the minefields: To clear the way for Ukrainian tanks, the US is considering supplying the defenders with controversial cluster munitions.
The Ukrainian General Staff is currently reporting heavy fighting near Bakhmut in the east of the country. In several places west of the occupied city, the defenders had managed to repel nine Russian assault attempts under heavy fire. Southwest of Bakhmut, Ukraine managed to gain little ground.
Four drones were shot down over Moscow
Meanwhile, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, drones were shot down again over the Russian capital Moscow on Tuesday morning. Russian air defenses repelled “another attempted attack by Ukrainian drones,” Sobyanin wrote on Telegram. There were no deaths or injuries. All missiles were destroyed. According to the rescue services, there were four drones.
For security reasons, air traffic was diverted from Vnukovo Airport, located southwest of Moscow’s city center, to other airports. Flights resumed at 8 a.m. Moscow time, according to the Russian aviation authority.
Kiev denies involvement
In May there were already drone attacks on the capital Moscow. During that time, according to the authorities, houses were also damaged and people were injured. As a result, President Vladimir Putin had called for an improvement in their own air defense systems. Putin blamed Ukraine for the attacks. The Kiev government had denied any direct involvement in the attacks.
Source: Krone
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