Russia digging trenches near Crimea anticipating Ukrainian advanceRussian forces are digging new trenches near Crimea in preparation for further Ukrainian breakthroughs, as Kyiv restarts a rail link to Kherson following Moscow’s retreat from the southern city.Britain's Ministry of Defence says Russian forces have continued to prioritise “refitting, reorganisation and the preparation of defences,” since withdrawing from Kherson, capital of Kherson region, which borders Crimea.“Units have constructed new trench systems near the border of Crimea, as well as near the Siversky-Donets River between Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts,” the MoD said in its daily intelligence update.“Some of these locations are up to 60km behind the current front line, suggesting that Russian planners are making preparations in case of further major Ukrainian breakthroughs.”The news was confirmed by the Moscow-appointed governor of Crimea.Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 18 November 2022Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/TPUEazgQjx🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/7aRaQ58jIO — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) November 18, 2022Ukrainian forces in recent months have been pushing a counter-offensive in the south of the country and last week reclaimed Kherson."