British Intelligence Ukraine war map as of Jan. 16

British Intelligence Ukraine war map as of Jan. 16

British Intelligence Update as of Jan 16

Over the weekend, intense fighting continued in both the Kremina and Bakhmut sectors of the Donbas front. As of 15 January 2023, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) almost certainly maintained positions in Soledar, north of Bakhmut, in the face of continued Wagner Group assaults.

Around Kremina, fighting has been characterised by a complex series of local attacks and counter-attacks in wooded country. However, overall, the UAF continue to gradually advance their front line east on the edge of Kremina town.

Over the last six weeks, both Russia and Ukraine have achieved hard-fought but limited gains in different sectors.

In these circumstances, a key operational challenge for both sides is to generate formations of uncommitted, capable troops which can exploit the tactical successes to create operational breakthroughs.