British intelligence assesses whether Russia can make a breakthrough on the front in Ukraine

In recent weeks, Ukraine has mobilized efforts to improve its field fortifications, with its troops moving to a more defensive position along most of the front line. A major Russian breakthrough is unlikely, and the front is generally characterized by stagnation.

This is stated in a British intelligence report published on the social network X (exTwitter) of the British Ministry of Defense. It is noted that Russia continues localized offensives in difficult sectors, but individual attacks rarely exceed a platoon.

The strengthening of Ukraine's defense comes in response to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's calls in late November 2023 to speed up fortification work on key frontline areas. As part of one part of the project, Ukraine has improved defenses along its border with Belarus with dragon's teeth, barbed wire, and anti-tank ditches.

As a reminder, the article by the joint project of OBOZ.UA and the Information Resistance group states that the occupiers' losses are forcing them to rely more and more on human resources than on technical ones in their offensive operations. All this leads to an increase in manpower losses with a growing shortage of mechanized personnel. In fact, the ROVs are turning into World War II-era marching battalions rather than a modern, combat-ready and effective army.

As reported by OBOZ.UA:

- A fighter of the first detachment of the Omega Special Forces Center said that the Russian invaders are trying to cut the "road of life" leading to Avdiivka in Donetsk region. This logistical corridor allows the defense forces in the city to receive everything they need.

- ISW analysts said that Russian troops have made little progress near Kupyansk and Avdiivka. They also stated that fighting is taking place on the left bank of the Kherson region.

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