First, Donetsk Oblast is the only area in Ukraine in which Russian forces are still attempting offensive operations. [13] The order suggests that the Russian military may fear a Ukrainian counteroffensive into the teeth of their last offensive efforts, however. [18] Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Russian logistics node at Svatove, Luhansk Oblast on September 18. [21] Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear areas undermine these efforts and will degrade Russian forces’ ability to defend these areas if Ukraine advances. [46] Russian forces shelled the Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant again on September 18, severely damaging an administrative building.

Source: The Guardian September 19, 2022 12:06 UTC