Ukraine's rapid successes in the Kharkiv region have serious consequences for the planning of Russian operations.

 This is stated in the intelligence review of the British Ministry of Defense on Monday.

 It is noted that against the background of Ukraine's offensive, Russia probably ordered the withdrawal of its troops from the entire occupied Kharkiv region west of the Oskol River.

 Isolated pockets of resistance remain in this sector, but since Wednesday, Ukraine has regained an area at least twice the size of Greater London, the agency notes. It is worth noting that the area of ​​Greater London, the area that includes the British capital, is 1,569 square kilometers.

 In the south, near Kherson, Russia is probably trying with all its might to transfer sufficient reserves across the Dnipro River to the front line. However, the makeshift pontoon bridge that Russia started more than two weeks ago remains unfinished.

 "Ukrainian long-range artillery is now probably hitting crossings across the Dnipro so often that Russia cannot repair the damaged bridges," - states British intelligence.

 The agency believes that Ukraine's quick successes have significant consequences for Russia's general plan of operations.

 "Most forces in Ukraine are most likely forced to give priority to emergency defensive actions. And the already limited trust of deployed troops in Russia's top military leadership is likely to deteriorate even more," the summary says.