UK intel: Russia unable to eliminate corruption in defense spending
The British military analysts take as an example the case of Dmitry Bulgakov, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who was arrested on corruption charges.
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UK intel: Russia purging defense industry of corrupt officials
Although it does tolerate some corruption, the Kremlin is conducting crackdowns on corrupt officials in the defense industry unable to find patrons or other forms of protection.
UK intel: Ukrainian strike on ferry at Kavkaz port will force Russia to carry fuel across Kerch bridge
The intelligence report states that the attack imposes increased costs for Russia as well as reducing its flexibility to transport fuel, munitions and equipment across the Kerch Strait.
Media: Ukrainian Defense intelligence allegedly attack oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd oblast overnight
As of 2015, the refinery, attacked overnight, processed 12.6 million tons of oil, with a capacity of 15.7 million tons annually.
UK intel: Ukrainian attack on Krasnodar Krai air base forces dispersal of Russian aircraft, boosting operational burdens
Dispersal of around 40 Russian aircraft from Kushchovskaya airfield due to Ukrainian attack will increase sortie lengths, fuel costs, and strain on aircrews, per UK intelligence.
UK: Civilian deaths increase amid intensified Russian bombardment
The UN reports a 20% rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine in March 2024 from February, with 604 people impacted by intensified Russian missile and aerial strikes, the UK intelligence highlights.
UK intel: Russia unleashes Avdiivka-style airstrikes in assault on Chasiv Yar
Earlier, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi has stated that Russian forces aim to capture the strategic town's high ground by Victory Day on 9 May.
UK Intel: Russia recruits 30.000 fresh troops every month to fight Ukraine
It also reported that Russian troops continue to gradually advance westward from Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast.
UK intel: Russian high-value vessels redeploy from Sevastopol due to Ukrainian strikes
Ukrainian strikes on occupied Crimea's Sevastopol naval base compel Russian high-value vessels to use alternative ports, demonstrating Ukraine's success in reducing the Black Sea Fleet's ability to project power in the region, per UK intelligence.
UK Defense Secretary cancels visit to Ukraine for security reasons
Grant Shapps was scheduled to visit Odesa but had to scrap the visit after UK intelligence reportedly warned that Russia had become aware of his travel plans.
UK intel: Russia threatens to deport Ukrainians without Russian passports from occupied areas
Russia forcing Ukrainian residents in occupied areas to accept Russian citizenship or face deportation, per UK intelligence.
UK Intel confirms: Ukraine struck Russian radar in occupied Crimea
This happened as a result of the Ukrainian missile strike on Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea on 31 January.
British Intel: War against Ukraine likely to negatively impact outlook of Russian economy
Russia’s war against Ukraine is highly likely to negatively impact the outlook for the Russian economy, an intelligence…
British Intel: Russia likely changes approach in its long-range strikes on Ukraine
Recent Russian attacks indicate a pivot in strategy toward Ukraine's defense industry over civilian sites, using up a significant share of its remaining air-launched missiles, which demonstrate Russian planning for a protracted conflict, the UK intel said.
UK Intel: gloomy conditions plague Russian soldiers on Ukraine’s frontline
Russian soldiers say that the risk of fire alerting Ukrainian forces meant that they 'couldn't even boil a mug of tea.' They highlighted living and eating 'monotonous' food in pervasive mud.
UK Intel: New Russian rail line in occupied Ukraine exposed to Ukrainian attacks
The rail network in occupied Ukraine remains largely operational but susceptible to sporadic disruption from Ukrainian artillery, air-launched missiles, and acts of sabotage.
British intel: Russia “almost certainly” to launch strikes on Ukraine from the eastern Black Sea
According to the new update from the UK Defense Ministry, risks of further military losses and the dire…