Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 04 November 2022
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(1/4) Due to low morale and reluctance to fight, Russian forces have probably started deploying “barrier troops” or “blocking units”.
(2/4) These units threaten to shoot their own retreating soldiers in order to compel offensives and have been used in previous conflicts by Russian forces.
(3/4) Recently, Russian generals likely wanted their commanders to use weapons against deserters, including possibly authorising shooting to kill such defaulters after a warning had been given. Generals also likely wanted to maintain defensive positions to the death.
(4/4) The tactic of shooting deserters likely attests to the low quality, low morale and indiscipline of Russian forces.
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