The command of the Russian army has sent reinforcements to attack Slovyansk, but it will be difficult for the invaders to take advantage of the numerical advantage, according to the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The Russian army continues to prepare for the offensive southeast of Izyum and west of the Lyman in the direction of Slavyansk.
Currently, there are 30 Russian battalion tactical groups (BTGs) in Kharkiv oblast, which is 10 more than reported on June 3.
In this direction, Russian troops continue to focus primarily on coordinating the offensive in the southeast of the Kharkiv oblast with efforts in the northwest of Donetsk.
However, these BTGs are likely to have suffered heavy losses and may consist of remnants of other parts. Apparently, the Kremlin has reorganized its units and may have shifted reinforcements, but it is unlikely that Russian troops have actually increased their combat power by 50%.
Russiaʼs attacks continue to be mostly road-bound and limited to narrow fronts, and Russian troops are likely to take advantage of any new numerical advantage.