According to Britain, the Russian Black Sea Fleet is currently in a weak position. The reported Ukrainian attack on the headquarters in Sevastopol on the annexed Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea was “the latest setback” for the fleet, the Defense Ministry in London said, recalling the loss of the flagship Moskva in April. Meanwhile, fighting for the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine continues.
Russia canceled its Naval Day celebrations in Crimea, citing an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol. The British Ministry of Defense noted: “According to reports of canceled parades, the Black Sea Fleet is unlikely to be able to hold high-profile public events in addition to its wartime activities.” The Ukrainian navy had denied the attack, saying that Russia had “made up” the incident.
The British Ministry of Defense has released unprecedented information on the course of the war since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in late February, citing intelligence information.
Moscow accuses London of disinformation
With this, the government in London wants to both counter the Russian image and show transparency in contrast to Moscow, keep allies in line and, if possible, reach people in Russia who otherwise only reach the Kremlin’s interpretation of the war. Moscow accuses London of a targeted disinformation campaign.
Ukraine reports heavy fighting at Bakhmut
Meanwhile, fighting continues for the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. The Ukrainian General Staff announced on Tuesday that there was also Russian advance towards Soledars, eight kilometers to the north. Russian attacks on several places south of Bakhmut, on the other hand, were largely repulsed. This information could not be independently verified.
The Ukrainian General Staff also reported a Russian attack in the north of the Kherson region on the border with neighboring Dnepropetrovsk region. Kiev has been hoping for weeks to launch a counter-offensive in this region to retake the south.
Source: Krone
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