At Mariupol, a strategic point in eastern Ukraine, more than 1,700 people, including Ukrainian soldiers, have surrendered so far.

The Russian army is poised to intensify its offensive in the two eastern states after taking control of Mariupol, but it is sufficient for the commander, who is under pressure to reach the goal, to deploy troops without proper preparation. There is also a view that it may not be possible to obtain battle results.

Russia has taken full control of Mariupol and has taken full control of Mariupol's eastern part 2 We are poised to step up our offensive to seize control of the entire state.



Regarding the movement of Russian troops, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 20th, "Russian troops are likely to move troops to strengthen operations in the eastern Donbus region after holding down Mariupol. The resistance requires the Russian army to develop and refurbish its troops. "



However, "the commander in the field is under pressure to achieve the goal, so there is a possibility that the unit will be deployed immediately without proper preparation", and sufficient results can be obtained from lack of preparation. He said it might not be.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on the 19th that 12 people were killed and dozens were injured in a Russian attack in Severodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast, over the eastern war situation where Russian troops are intensifying the offensive. bottom.



President Zelensky accused "it should be considered a slaughter in a criminal attempt, and the occupiers will surely be judged."



The American think tank "Institute for the Study of War" analyzed on the 19th that Russian troops are intensifying the invasion in Popasna, which is located to the south, for further offensive in Severodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast.

Russian troops are expected to want to further expand their territory in Luhansk Oblast, which is aiming to capture Severodonetsk and take full control.



However, the Ukrainian army, which receives military support from Europe and the United States, is expected to continue fierce offense and defense in the eastern part with a stance of further strengthening the counterattack.