British Intelligence Describes Move By Ukrainian Forces To Halt Russia's Advance

Any attempt by the occupiers to conduct breakthrough operations will be accompanied by great losses.

Ukraine has almost certainly accelerated the construction of defensive positions on several areas of the front line.

The UK Ministry of Defence reported.

It is indicated that the strengthening of fortifications includes anti-tank dragon’s teeth, ditches, infantry trenches, minefields and fortified defensive positions.

"It’s highly likely that the expansion of defensive lines will reduce Russia's ability to advance or exploit tactical gains as part of its ongoing offensive operations," the report reads.

British intelligence adds that the establishment of major defensive positions is indicative of the attritional character of the conflict and means that any attempt to conduct breaching operations will highly likely be accompanied by high losses.”