The British Intelligence Service confirmed that Kyiv and Moscow consider “the region important from a strategic point of view”
MADRID, September 19 (EUROPA PRESS) –
British Intelligence Services indicated this Tuesday that Russian military operations around the Dnipro River in Kherson have been “stepped up” following the transfer of responsibilities to a newly created unit within the Armed Forces.
“During the first half of September 2023, heavy fighting continued around the islands in the lower reaches of the Dnipro River, in Kherson province, which is currently the front line,” they said, before adding that “both sides have launched attacks with teams. ” with small boats overlooking the islands and beaches beyond.”
Therefore, they stated that “there is a realistic possibility that Russian operations in the region have been stepped up since the sector came under the responsibility of the newly created 40th Army Corps, according to a statement published by the British Ministry of Defence. .on the social network X, previously known as Twitter.
“The number of forces involved is relatively small compared to the two fronts, but both sides consider the area important from a strategic point of view,” they argued, noting that “it represents an opportunity to distance units from the enemy. heavy fighting in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk provinces”.
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