UK Intelligence: Russia's army is under increasing pressure to succeed as full-scale war's anniversary approaches
In the near future, political pressure is expected to increase on the Russian military to demonstrate some "victories" by the anniversary of the full-scale war, but there have been no such successes.
Source: UK Defence Intelligence; European Pravda
Details: Intelligence experts note that Russian troops are trying to advance on several fronts in the east: near Vuhledar, near Kreminna, and near Bakhmut.
The Russians are suffering great losses, especially near Bakhmut and Vuhledar. "Specifically, the 'elite' 155th and 40th Naval Infantry Brigades have sustained very high losses in Vuhledar and are likely combat ineffective," the review reads.
The experts suggest that the Russian forces are likely under increasing political pressure as the anniversary of the invasion draws near. "It is likely that Russia will claim that Bakhmut has been captured to align with the anniversary, regardless of the reality on the ground. If Russia's spring offensive fails to achieve anything then tensions within the Russian leadership will likely increase," adds the review.
In the previous review, UK Intelligence shared suggestions regarding Russia’s use of balloons, which began to be spotted over Ukraine in mid-February.
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