The next week will be decisive for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian troops will try to complete their aggressive intention to occupy Severodonetsk. The Institute for the Study of War, citing an analysis of the situation from Ukrainian intelligence, suggests that the Russians will again concentrate troops and equipment in the area during this period, so that the struggle in this direction is expected to again develop into a phase of even more significant escalation. The increase in the concentration of enemy troops is discussed in the last summary departments on the results of June 20.
Ukrainian sources have confirmed that Russian troops control all of Severodonetsk, with the exception of the Azot industrial zone, where fighting continues.
The Russian sources are likely setting up informational conditions to justify the slow and unsuccessful advance into Slavyansk from the southeast of Izyum and west of the Liman.
Kremlin forces are likely to intensify operations to cut off Ukrainian communication lines along the T1302 Bakhmut-Lysichansk highway to support the escalation of operations in Severodonetsk-Lysichansk.
Russian troops continued to focus on countering further Ukrainian advances north of Kharkov towards the international border.
Russian troops continue defensive operations along the southern axis.
Recall that the General Staff also emphasizes that Severodonetsk and Bakhmut remain key destinations for Russians.
