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Ukraine’s continued defense of Mariupol is tying down significant numbers of Russian troops and equipment - UK Intelligence

14 April 2022 11:23 (UTC +04:00)

The UK’s ministry of defense has issued its latest public assessment of the situation on the ground in Ukraine, APA reports citing The Guardian.

In it, they warn that as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to show interest in the east of Ukraine:

"President Putin’s speech on Tuesday highlighted his continued interest in the Donbas where Russia is striking Ukrainian forces in preparation for a renewed offensive.

Urban centres have faced repeated indiscriminate attacks from Russia throughout the conflict. The towns of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka are likely to be Russian targets for similar levels of violence.

The combination of widespread missile and artillery strikes and efforts to concentrate forces for an offensive represents a reversion to traditional Russian military doctrine. However, this will require significant force levels. Ukraine’s continued defense of Mariupol is currently tying down significant numbers of Russian troops and equipment."