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“The primary objective on this axis is to envelop Ukrainian forces in the Joint Forces Operation area, isolating them from support or reinforcement by units in the west of the country,” the ministry said.
In addition, Ukrainian soldiers effectively stopped a Russian river crossing attempt in the Donbas. At least one Battalion Tactical Group lost substantial armored units, as well as the deployed pontoon bridging equipment.
“Conducting river crossings in a contested environment is a highly risky maneuver and speaks to the pressure the Russian commanders are under to make progress in their operations in eastern Ukraine,” the ministry said in a tweet.
Meanwhile, the UK defense ministry further said Russian forces have failed to make any significant advances despite concentrating forces in this area after withdrawing and redeploying units from the Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts.
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