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Ukraine: UK, Russian troops will move after Mariupol
This could lead to " further force attrition"
20 May, 08:43
(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MAY 20 - Russia will probably redistribute
their military forces "swiftly without adequate preparation"
after fully securing Mariupol, the UK Ministry of Defence said
in its latest intelligence update today. However, this could
lead to " further force attrition."
"As many as 1,700 Ukrainian soldiers are likely to have
surrendered from the Mariupol Azovstal steel factory. An unknown
number of Ukrainian forces remain inside the factory," the
ministry noted today. "Staunch Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol
since the start of the war means Russian forces in the area must
be re-equipped and refurbished before they can be redeployed
effectively. This can be a lengthy process when done
thoroughly," the report reads. (ANSA).
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