According to the British Ministry of Defense, Russia has potentially initiated the movement of components from its Dnipro Group of Forces (DGF) in the past 10 days. The relocation is believed to be directed towards strengthening the Zaporizhzhia and Bakhmut sectors, as they shift forces from the eastern bank of the Dnipro river.

The DGF redeployment likely reflects Russia’s perception that a major Ukrainian attack across the Dnipro river is now less likely following the collapse of Kakhovka Dam and the resulting flooding, the ministry said in an update.