British intelligence names new likely Russian offensive direction  

The British Ministry of Defence reports it on Twitter.

Over the past two days, heavy fighting has continued in the Bakhmut sector where Ukrainian forces are keeping resupply routes open to the west, despite the gradual encirclement by Russia over the last six weeks.

"Further south in Donetsk Oblast, the town of Vuhledar has again experienced heavy shelling. There is a realistic possibility that Russia is preparing for another offensive effort in this area despite costly failed attacks in early February and late 2022," the report says.

It is noted that, presumably, Russia’s Eastern Group of forces are still responsible for the Vuhledar operation.

"Its commander, Colonel General Rustam Muradov, is likely under intense pressure to improve results following harsh criticism from the Russian nationalist community after previous setbacks. However, it is unlikely that Muradov has a striking force capable of achieving a breakthrough," British Intelligence concluded. 

• On February 22, it was reported that Russian troops stormed the AFU positions 43 times in one day near Vuhledar.