Although Russia has opened a new axis in Kharkiv, region, Russian attacks remain high in eastern Ukraine and Pokrovsk remains a Russian operational objective, the UK Ministry of Defense has said in the latest Defense Intelligence updates on Ukraine.
UK Defense Intelligence warned Ukrainian leadership about Russia’s plans to launch an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, The Guardian reported on May 16, citing its own sources.
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The Russian Defense Ministry has begun recruiting female prisoners to fight in the war against Ukraine, independent Russian outlet iStories reported on Feb. 19.
Russia’s plans to raise the age limit for contract soldiers may reduce need for additional mobilization, but will not enhance combat capability of the Russian army, particularly in offensive operations, UK Defense Intelligence reported on Twitter (X) on Feb. 13.