Latest British Intelligence update on Ukraine as of Jan. 21

Latest British Intelligence update on Ukraine as of Jan. 21

British Intelligence Update as of Jan 21

In recent days, the heaviest fighting has focused in three sectors. In the northeast, near Kremina, Ukraine has likely made small gains and successfully defended against a Russian counter-attack.

Around the Donetsk Oblast, in Bakhmut sector, Russian and Wagner proxy forces have likely been reconstituting in the town of Soledar, after capturing it earlier in the week.

In the south, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, both sides have massed significant forces, which have conducted artillery exchanges and skirmishes, but have avoided any large-scale offensive effort.

Overall, the conflict is in a state of deadlock. However, there is a realistic possibility of local Russian advances around Bakhmut.