Fighting has been going on around Pavlivka and Vuhledar for the last two weeks — UK Ministry of Defence

British intelligence does not observe any shifts in control over the territory. 

Ukraine and Russia have significant forces to conduct hostilities in this area. According to estimates, Russian marines suffered significant losses.

Intelligence believes that Russia may be planning a major offensive from here on the northern territories of the Donetsk region controlled by Ukraine.

However, the Russian army is unlikely to be able to concentrate enough quality forces for an operational breakthrough.

Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine