Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 13 June 2022

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Over the weekend, the battle around Sieverodonetsk has continued to rage. Over the coming months, river crossing operations are likely to be amongst the most important determining factors in the course of the war.
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The key, 90km long central sector of Russia’s frontline in the Donbas lies to the west of the Siverskyy Donets River.
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To achieve success in the current operational phase of its Donbas offensive, Russia is either going to have to complete ambitious flanking actions, or conduct assault river crossings.
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Ukrainian forces have often managed to demolish bridges before they withdraw, while Russia has struggled to put in place the complex coordination necessary to conduct successful, large scale river crossings under fire.

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