Russia moves part of forces from Dnipro to east after blowing up Kakhovka HPP

After blowing up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, Russia is moving some of its forces along the Dnipro River to Zaporizhzhia and near Bakhmut, as reported by UK Defence Intelligence.

Source: UK Defence Intelligence on 19 June, as reported by European Pravda

Details: UK Defence Intelligence has noted that over the past 10 days, Russia has likely begun to move units of the group that held positions on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River as reinforcements to the Zaporizhzhia and Bakhmut fronts. 

Potentially, this could involve several thousand soldiers of the 49th Army, including its 34th Separate Motorised Brigade, as well as paratroopers and marines.

Quote: "The DGF [Dnipro Group of Forces – ed.] redeployment likely reflects Russia’s perception that a major Ukrainian attack across the Dnipro is now less likely following the collapse of Kakhovka Dam and the resulting flooding."

Background: In a previous review, UK Intelligence reported that Russian troops are now suffering their heaviest losses since the height of the Battle of Bakhmut.

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