UK intel: Russian logistics still disrupted in southern Ukraine following destruction of two key bridges
As of mid-August 2023, Russian forces continued using pontoon bridges at the Chonhar and Henichesk crossing points between…
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UK intel: Russia’s Soltsy airbase likely attacked from Russian territory
On 19 August 2023, a Russian Tu-22M3 fighter was highly likely destroyed at Soltsky Airbase in Novgorod Oblast, 650 km away from Ukraine’s border.
UK intel: Russian troops reinforce southern front, creating new military formation
Russia likely will create a new formation, the 18th Combined Arms Army, aimed to expand its military structures…
British intel: Russia making progress in developing one-way attack drones
The British Defense Ministry's intelligence update reveals Russia's utilization of domestically developed one-way attack drones based on Iranian designs.
UK intel: Ukrainians escalate fight for positions on left bank of Dnipro River, Russian command contemplates reinforcements
The increased efforts of Ukrainian defenders to gain control over bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River near Kherson are prompting the Russian command to consider reallocating reinforcements from the priority direction near Zaporizhzhia
UK intel: Russia lost at least 50% of its 30,000 paratroopers
At least 50% of the 30,000 Russian paratroopers deployed to Ukraine in 2022 were killed or wounded, British intel said.
UK Intel: Russia targets Danube ports to stop international shipping
Russia strikes ports on the Danube River within 200 meters of the Romanian border, attempting to coerce international shipping companies into halting trade via the ports.
UK intel: Russia to create new army units
Russia has likely begun forming new units to reinforce its ground forces, particularly the 25th combined arms army.
Wagner Group likely returned heavy equipment to Russian army – UK intel
According to satellite images of the Wagner Group camp in Belarus, most of the visible vehicles of mercenaries…
Ukrainian army intensifies offensive in two sectors on southern front – UK intel
Over the past 48 hours, Ukrainian forces have intensified fighting in two sectors in southern Ukraine. Russians storm…
Russia increases Black Sea patrols, likely to intercept commercial vessels – UK intel
Russia escalated its patrols in the Black Sea after pulling out of the grain deal, which potentially signals…
Russia to teach in schools hand grenade skills & terrain reconnaissance – UK intel
Russia revised the “Basics of Life Safety” school syllabus for year 10 and 11 students and added military induction in assault rifle training, hand grenade skills and terrain reconnaissance conduction
Sacked Russian general reveals fatal flaw in Russia’s artillery strategy – British intel
Sacked Russian top general exposed the counter-battery problem for the Russian army in Ukraine, British intelligence reported in…
Moscow pressures construction companies to meet covert mobilization quotas – UK Intel
Moscow's municipal authorities have reportedly issued a strong warning to construction firms, hinting at contract withdrawals if they…
Russian Navy establishes new Azov Naval District with headquarters in occupied Mariupol – UK Intelligence
“On 1 July 2023, the Russian Navy established a new Azov Naval District, headquartered in the occupied Ukrainian…
Quarter of Ukrainians remain forced from their homes due to Russia’s invasion – British Intel
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine forced a quarter of Ukrainians to leave their homes, fleeing from war,…
Russia significantly increases military spending in 2023 – British Intel
Russia’s military expenditure in 2023 accounts for approximately 22 percent of the Russian Government’s total budget, British intelligence…
Loss of Il-22M aircraft during Wagner mutiny will “almost certainly” damage morale within Russian forces – UK Intel
The loss of Il-22M aircraft during the Wagner mutiny is likely to have a negative impact on Russian…
Missile strike on Chonhar bridge causes delays in Russian military logistics – British Intel
Russian military logistics convoys take twice as long to supply their troops on the frontlines in Zaporizhzhia Oblast…
Russia attempts to muddy narrative around its war crimes – British Intel
Russia weaponizes legislation to muddy the narrative around its own "egregious actions" in Ukraine, British intelligence reported on…