Russo-Ukrainian war, day 590: Russia is relocating its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea due to Ukrainian strikes
As Russia moves its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea, Ukrainian forces claim minor gains near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia.
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British intel: Russian officers’ families flee Tokmak as defenses rise
Russia is building reinforced bunkers and trenches along the Orikhiv axis, indicating worries about Ukrainian forces breaching Russia's grip on the occupied area in Melitopol's direction
UK Foreign Ministry: Intelligence shows Russia may target Black Sea civilian shipping
Russia may use sea mines to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea to deter the Ukrainian grain exports, according to intelligence data, shared by the UK Foreign Office.
British intel: 61% of Russians see ‘foreign agents’ as traitors
Russia successfully manipulates its public opinion behind the state's anti-West, pro-war narratives using the 'foreign agent' designation – UK intelligence.
British intel: 2024 Russian defense spending to jump 68% to USD 112 bn
As per British intel, apparently leaked Russian finance documents suggest the country's 2024 defense budget will jump to about $112 billion, around 6% of GDP and a 68% increase, as the country prepares for extended fighting.
British intel: Kremlin turns to Wagner mercenary veterans to bolster war effort
Putin's meeting with Troshev, who contributed to the Wagner’s insurrection in June, and Yevkurov, pictured touring African states, indicates Russia continues utilization of Wagner veterans as they can "demonstrate their loyalty to the state and maintain involvement in the Global South."
British intel: Russia deploys reinforcements along Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts’ border
In an effort to reinforce “the over-stretched line” of the Severodonetsk-Kreminna sector, Russia began deploying elements of its recently constituted 25th Combined Arms Army there.
UK intel: Russian fuel shortages will affect countries dependent on Russian supplies
British intelligence attributes fuel shortages in Russia to rising seasonal demand rather than directly to Russia's war in Ukraine.
British intel: Ukraine and Russia strikes reach deeper as frontline barely moves
Ukrainian and Russian armies seek advantages by striking through their adversary’s strategic depth as the ground battle is relatively static.
British intel: Elite Russian paratroopers used in unconventional roles near Robotyne
British Defense Ministry's recent intel update underscores Russia's move to reinforce its 58th Army with VDV units. Notably, these units, stationed near Robotyne, seem to operate under strength, altering their traditional offensive role.
UK intel: Russia likely prepares for new missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over winter
Russia is preparing for new attempts to plunge Ukraine into cold and darkness over winter, stockpiling missiles for new strikes on energy infrastructure.
British intel: Sevastopol missile strikes deal major blow to Russia’s Black Sea fleet
The Ukrainian attack on the Sevastopol shipyard has destroyed two key Russian warships, undermining Moscow's Black Sea capabilities. This significantly affects Russia's ability to strike further targets in Ukraine.
Britain accuses Russia of targeting civilian cargo ship in Odesa port on 24 August
On 24 August, Russian forces launched a missile attack on a civilian cargo ship in the port of Odesa, the British government said.
UK intel: Russia sets up security patrols to protect airfields from drone attacks
Russia is setting up security patrols in attempt to protect airfields from drone attacks that were "almost certainly" launched from Russian territory, UK intel reported.
British intel: Russian hackers target Ukrainian military’s Android devices
On 31 August 2023, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in collaboration with international partners, released a report…
British intel: Russia recruits foreign nationals against Ukraine, offering payments, fast-track citizenship
Russia seeks foreign recruits in Armenia and Kazakhstan for fighting against Ukraine, offering them payments and fast-track citizenship, according to a British intelligence update.
UK intel: Russia reinforces Crimean bridge security, preparing for future Ukrainian attacks
The Kerch Strait serves as a bottleneck for providing military logistics support to Russian forces in the occupied…
UK intel: Russia continues mobilization, convicting those who refused to fight in Ukraine
“On 25 August 2023, two Russian soldiers were sentenced to serve at least two years in a penal…
UK Intel: Russian soldiers get 2,7 more than Russia’s national average salary
Salary perks lure Russians to join invasion of Ukraine with privates promised 195,000 rubles (about $2040) monthly; while junior ranks serving in Ukraine get over 200,000 rubles (about $2100) per month, equating to 2.7 times the average salary in Russia.
UK intel: Russia likely to intensify offensive in Kupiansk-Lyman direction
The Ukrainian counter-offensive has pressured Russian forces in Bakhmut and southern Ukraine. Despite this, Russia's Western Group of…