In the past five days of Russia and Ukrainian The military has been battling for control of the P66 highway north of the Russian-controlled town of Kremin in the Luhansk region, according to the latest intelligence released by the British MoD.
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London reports that the P66 is the main supply route for the northern part of the Donbass front from Russia’s Belgorod region. Ukrainian artillery strikes have disrupted its use since October.
If Ukraine were able to secure control over this highway, it would most likely undermine Russia’s defenses at the Kremin even further, British intelligence concluded.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 02 January 2023
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine began in the early morning of February 24 with rocket attacks, airstrikes and the arrival of ground forces. Russia has initially cited the “denazification” of Ukraine as one of the goals of the invasion.
The occupiers in Ukraine have suffered heavy casualties and are accused of the deliberate killing of civilians, as well as other war crimes.
