UK Defence Intelligence has noted that Ukrainian Defence Forces have started to build up defensive positions in several frontline areas at an accelerated pace. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review on Twitter dated 10 March, as reported by European Pravda Details: Ukrainian defensive positions include anti-tank obstacles called dragon's teeth, as well as ditches, infantry trenches, minefields and strong points, the review noted.
UK Defence Intelligence has analysed how Russia's ability to achieve its foreign policy goals in the region, including nations of the former USSR, has plummeted over the past two years. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review dated 28 February on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details: The review noted that the war in Ukraine has caused a substantial shift in Russia's relations with the countries of the former Soviet Union.
UK Defence Intelligence has noted an increase in Russian attacks in Ukraine's south and attempts to stretch Ukrainian forces there. Source: the UK Defence Intelligence review dated 21 February on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details: "Russian Ground Forces have continued and highly likely increased their ground attacks on the Robotyne axis in southern Ukraine, which was recaptured by Ukraine during its counteroffensive in summer 2023.
Russian forces are gradually cutting off the town of Avdiivka (Donetsk Oblast), which they have been seeking to capture since October, but they have suffered heavy losses. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review dated 16 February on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details: UK intelligence noted that Russia's primary offensive efforts are currently concentrated in Avdiivka.