- "Military formations drawn from across Russia are currently bearing the brunt of Ukraine’s counter offensive."
- "In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the 58th Combined Arms Army is defending heavily entrenched lines; normally it secures Russia’s volatile Caucasus region. Around Velyka Novosilka, the 5th Combined Arms Army and Naval Infantry hold the front; they are routinely based 7000km away as a balance to Chinese power."
- "Around Bakhmut, the defence is now largely formed around airborne regiments normally stationed in western Russia, who normally act as an elite rapid reaction force in case of tensions with NATO. The way Russia is accepting risks across Eurasia highlights how the war has dislocated Russia’s established national strategy."
- Russia’s General Surovikin and deputy defense minister vanish following Wagner Group mutiny, revealing divisions – UK intel
- Quarter of Ukrainians remain forced from their homes due to Russia’s invasion – British Intel
- Reputational risk and security concerns force Russia to cancel MAKS 2023 air show – UK intel
- Ukraine re-deployed troops on Russian-controlled bank of Dnipro River – British intel
