Russians likely to try to surround Ukrainian positions in Lysychansk before attack on Slovyansk —

27.06.2022, 12:30 en.hromadske.ua

The Russians are more likely to focus on the encirclement of Lysychansk than on the storming of Slovyansk. However, the occupying forces will need time to recover, and then begin advancing on Slovyansk in the event of assuming control of the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. This is stated in the latest report of the Institute for the Study of War released on June 24. The analysts say that Ukrainian troops are occupying positions on a higher ground in Lysychansk, which may allow the Armed Forces to repel Russian attacks for some time if the occupiers fail to surround the defense forces. Analysts note that Russian troops in Severodonetsk will have to cross the river from the east, which will require additional time and effort.