The United Kingdom notes “limited” advances by Russian forces in Donetsk, with a “high” number of casualties

June 12. () –

The Russian Armed Forces have made “limited” advances in some areas of the Ukrainian region of Donetsk, according to a report from the United Kingdom Intelligence services, which estimate that the number of casualties in the eastern part of Ukraine remains “high” .

Part of these advances would have taken place in a suburb of the town of Chasiv Yar, located about eight kilometers from Bakhmut. London also sees it as “likely” that Russia now controls the village of Ivanivske, southwest of Chasiv Yar.

There continues to be “heavy fighting” in urban centers, the result of attempts by Ukrainian forces to repress the Russian advance, although the latter side has encountered the “obstacle” of a canal that crosses Chasiv Yar and which hampers further advance. quickly, according to the report released this Wednesday by the British Ministry of Defense.

Experts from the United Kingdom have emphasized the special “value” that this urban center has for Russia, “due to its strategic position”, since it is located in a high area. Historically, it has served as a logistics hub for the Ukrainian Army.