UK Defense Ministry says Russian troops are under increased pressure in Ukraine's Kherson region. Meanwhile, France arrested a Russian tycoon in connection with tax evasion and sanctions violations. DW has the latest.
Russian invasion forces in Ukraine have come under increased pressure in the southern Kherson region on the Dnipro River, according to the intelligence update released by the UK Ministry of Defence.
According to the update, the deputy commander of Russian troops in Ukraine, Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky, has personally taken command of the Dnipro River military group.
Teplinsky was responsible for the relatively successful Russian withdrawal to the east bank of the Dnipro in November 2022. There has been increased fighting there in recent weeks due to Ukrainian attempts to wrest control from the Russians, the update added.
"Teplinsky’s appointment is likely an indication of increased pressure on Russian forces defending the area," according to the intelligence update.
Repulsing Ukrainian attacks across the Dnipro and holding the occupied territory remains a high priority for Russian forces, the update concluded.
Source: Dw
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