Russia suffers highest losses in current combat since height of Battle of Bakhmut – UK Intelligence
UK Defence Intelligence has reported that fierce fighting has been going on in recent days, with both Ukraine and Russia suffering significant losses.
Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The MoD reports that the most intense hostilities are currently taking place in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in the west of Donetsk Oblast and the area in and around the city of Bakhmut.
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Ukraine has been carrying out offensive operations in all of these areas and has made minor gains, the UK MoD added.
The report also notes that Russian occupying forces often conduct quite effective defensive operations.
Quote: "In the south, Russian forces often conduct relatively effective defensive operations. Both sides are suffering high casualties, with Russian losses likely the highest since the peak of the battle for Bakhmut in March," the UK Defence Intelligence stated.
Background: Earlier, the UK MoD reported that Russian forces had temporarily gained air superiority in the Ukrainian south, as additional attack helicopters had been deployed there since Ukraine's counteroffensive began.
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