Russia may have broken through to Chasiv Yar suburb - British intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defense reported the information. 

Intelligence suggests that Russian troops may have also captured the village of Ivanivske, which is located near Chasiv Yar. There are fierce battles in the urban areas, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces are resisting the offensive.

“Russian forces likely remain on the east side of a canal that runs through the city which presents an obstacle to their advance,” the statement said.

According to the intelligence community, the Russian army is suffering significant losses in this area. At the same time, Chasiv Yar is of value to Russia because of its strategic position on the plateau, as well as its historical use as a logistics hub for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

• On June 11, the DeepState analytical center reported that the occupying Russian army had captured Ivanivske, near Chasiv Yar.