Ukrainian forces penetrate Russia's first line of defence: British intelligence

In an intelligence report on Saturday, Britain's defence intelligence reported that Ukrainian forces have successfully penetrated Russia's first line of defence at some areas. The intelligence report found Russia's performance has been mixed.

Britain's defence intelligence reported, “In the last 48 hours significant Ukrainian operations have been taking place in several sectors of eastern and southern Ukraine. In some areas, Ukrainian forces have likely made good progress and penetrated the first line of Russian defences. In others, Ukrainian progress has been slower.”

The intel report said Russia's response has been mixed. “Some units are likely conducting credible manoeuvre defence operations while others have pulled back in some disorder, amid increased reports of Russian casualties as they withdraw through their own minefields,” the report said.