Russian Ground Forces have lost more tanks in Ukraine over the past two years than the largest European armies have at their disposal, according to British Intelligence.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated a labor shortage that poses a challenge to its military and economic objectives, as workers seek higher pay and more options in a tight market.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of Russia's armed forces by 170,000 troops. The army will be expanded to 1.32 million military personnel, while the total personnel of Russia's military is now set at 2.21 million, according to the decree, published on 1 December.
According to the decree issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 December, the established strength of the Armed Forces will be expanded to 2,209,130, including 1,320,000 military personnel.
The Avdiyivka offensive forces Russian troops to walk a mile in Ukrainian shoes. Like the Ukrainians during the counteroffensive on the southern front, the Russians have to wade through vast minefields under relentless artillery fire.
British intel exposes Russian forces' failed counterattacks and morale issues against advancing Ukrainians in Orikhiv, Bakhmut sectors as Russians display only minimal capability on the offensive.
Three successive commanders of Russia's 247th Regiment face death or resignation since 2022, reflecting severe military attrition, according to British intelligence.
Ahead of their promised December deployment, elements of Russia's newly-created strategic reserve 25 Combined Arms Army are now believed to be in Ukraine, according to British intelligence