British intelligence: AFU stabilized the defense of Bakhmut. The conflict between Prigozhin and Shoigu harms the Russian army
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine have probably managed to stabilize the defenses north of Bakhmut. This is stated in the British intelligence summary.
Intelligence officials say that fierce battles for Bakhmut continue to deplete the forces of both sides, but Ukrainian soldiers most likely stabilized the defensive perimeter over the weekend against the backdrop of Russian attacks from the north.
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It is noted that around March 2, the Russians destroyed the bridge over the only paved road to Bakhmut, which was controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The British write that the mud and mud is likely to prevent the Defense Forces from replenishing supplies, since supplies is increasingly walking on dirt roads.
Public disagreements between the head of PMC «Wagner» Yevgeny Prigozhin and the RF Ministry of Defense regarding the distribution of ammunition. According to the allies, this undermines the maintenance of a high level of enemy personnel, which is necessary for advancement.
- On March 6, the president assembled the Headquarters to decide the fate of Bakhmut. Zaluzhny and Syrsky spoke in favor of continuing the defensive operation and further strengthening positions in Bakhmut.
- Syrsky stated that the battles for Bakhmut had reached the highest level of tension.
- Polish General Stanislav Kozey said that the defense of Bakhmut useful for Ukraine, but nothing will happen with its loss.
