Prepared Russian forces for offensive what the latest British Intelligence report says

Intelligence from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has published its latest report on the situation in Ukraine, Periscopi notes.

President Vladimir Putin's speech Tuesday highlighted his continued interest in Donbas, where Russia is attacking Ukrainian forces in preparing a new offensive.

Urban centres have repeatedly faced inexorable attacks from Russia during the conflict. The Kramatorsk and Costiantynivka villages seem to be targeted for the same levels of violence.

The combination of missile attacks, land attacks, and efforts to prepare forces for an offensive reflect a revival of traditional Russian military doctrine.