Ukraine news LATEST: Putin’s forces prepare ‘dragon’s teeth’ as Russia ‘construct defensive structures’ in Mariupol

THE UK’s Ministry of Defence have claimed that Russian forces are setting up “dragon’s teeth” as they construct defensive structures in Mauripol. The Ministry confirmed in their most recent intelligence update that “Russia has started constructing defensive structures around the occupied southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol“. The pyramidal structures, known as dragon’s teeth, are being built as they are designed to prevent tanks from moving past them due to their shape. The Ministry added: “Dragon’s teeth have additionally been sent for the preparation of defensive fortifications in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. “Russia is fortifying its lines throughout areas of occupation. On 19 October 2022, Wagner Group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed the construction of a fortified ‘Wagner Line’ of defences in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast.” Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates…