In the past two weeks, Russia may have redeployed its main forces of airborne troops (VDV) to the Donetsk and Lugansk frontlines.
Russian Airborne
According to British intelligence, from September to October, most of the seriously weakened Airborne troops were committed to defending Russian-controlled territory west of the Dnieper River in the Khlsong region. Some airborne units may have mobilized reserve personnel to be strengthened. Although these well-trained personnel will undermine the elite capabilities of VDV, Russia may still assign these troops to departments deemed particularly important.
Swatov to Krimina
Secret combat missions of the Russian Airborne Forces include supporting the defense of the Kremina-Swatov region of the Luhansk region, or strengthening offensive operations against the town of Bachmut in the Donetsk region.
Bachimt battles for
British intelligence said earlier that the Russian army may prioritize strengthening control over Swatov in the Luhansk region, because the region is Russia's most vulnerable flank, and the Ukrainian army has been testing the defense line that attacks the Russian army.
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