🔒 Russia reinforces Luhansk frontline as Ukraine sets eyes on Donbas —MOD

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Russia Reinforces Luhansk Frontline as Ukraine Sets Sights on Donbas—MODRussia seems to be reinforcing a portion of its front line as Ukraine edges closer to recapturing a key city in the Donbas, Britain's Ministry of Defence (MOD) said on Wednesday.In recent days, Russian forces in Luhansk have likely reinforced positions in the strategically important Russian-controlled city of Kreminna in the eastern Luhansk region, the U.K. ministry said in its daily intelligence update on the war in Ukraine.Russian and Ukrainian forces have clashed recently around the small city, which is located near to Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk—two larger, industrial cities that were seized by Russian President Vladimir Putin's troops in the summer.Britain's defense ministry said Russia is facing continued pressure from Ukrainian operations in Kreminna, which has been relatively vulnerable since Ukrainian forces advanced through the town of Lyman, to the west, in October."Russia has constructed extensive new defences in the area and will likely prioritise holding the line here," the MOD said."

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