Russia likely consolidating positions on Kharkiv axis – UK Defense Intelligence
Having noticed that the average daily Russian casualties (killed and wounded) in Ukraine has fallen over the past two months, the UK Defense Intelligence suggests that Russian forces are likely consolidating positions in the Kharkiv axis.
"The average daily Russian casualties (killed and wounded) in Ukraine has fallen over the past two months from a conflict high of over 1,262 per day in May to 1,140 in July 2024. Despite this reduction, the last three months have been the costliest for Russian forces wince February 2022," the UK Ministry of Defense said in its intelligence updates on X Social Network on Saturday.
The reduction in daily average is likely indicative of Russian forces consolidating positions on the Kharkiv axis, it said.
"Although this new approach has increased the pressure on the frontline, an effective Ukrainian defense and a lack of Russian training reduces Russia's ability to exploit any tactical successes into wider operational gains," the intelligence said.
It also suggested that Russia's casualty rate will likely continue to average above 1,000 a day throughout August 2024 as Russia continue offensive operations on a wide front from Kharkiv in the north to Robotyne in the south of Ukraine.
