Poor Russian morale hindering their combat effectiveness - British intelligence
The UK Ministry of Defense said this in its latest intelligence update published on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.
“Poor Russian morale and limited time to reconstitute, re-equip and reorganise forces from prior offensives are likely hindering Russian combat effectiveness,” the report says.
It is noted that Ukraine has repelled numerous Russian assaults along the line of contact in the eastern regions this week.
“Despite Russia making some territorial gains, Ukrainian resistance has been strong across all axes and inflicted significant cost on Russian forces,” the report says.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, conducting massive shelling of residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages using artillery, multiple rocket launchers and ballistic missiles.
From February 24 to April 24, the total estimated losses of Russian forces included: 21,800 personnel, tanks – 873, armored combat vehicles – 2,238, artillery systems - 408, MLRS - 147, air defense means - 69, aircraft - 179, helicopters - 154, vehicles – 1,557, ships/boats - 8, UAVs of the operational and tactical level – 191, special equipment – 28, and mobile SRBM systems – 4.
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