The Russian Federation's army of occupation in the east of Ukraine is composed of the so-called 1st (Donetsk) and 2nd (Luhansk) Army Corps. The soldiers are colonial troops – auxiliaries who are mostly mercenaries. These illegal armed formations are commanded by Russian officers.
The Russian occupation army in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is in abysmal shape. Staffing is perilously low because mercenaries don't want to sign contracts and Ukrainians resist being conscripted. Theft by Russian officers means matériel doesn't make it to the front.
Morale among Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas is poor. Desertion is common, including crossing the front line and surrendering to Ukrainian defenders. Alcohol and drug abuse is rampant. More Russian soldiers die by their own hands than in combat with Ukrainian defenders.
Russia has been mobilizing for an offensive for the past 10 months because its invasion of Ukraine has been going nowhere for the past 7 years.
Putin would like to fake a "provocation" and launch the offensive from inside Ukraine, using the 1st and 2nd Army Corps. But he can't.
Putin would like to fake a "provocation" and launch the offensive from inside Ukraine, using the 1st and 2nd Army Corps. But he can't.
Russia supplies its invasion/occupation army in the east of Ukraine with limitless fuel, weapons, ammunition and matériel. Ukrainian defenders observe a unilateral ceasefire.
Despite these overwhelming advantages, the rate of Russian attacks has declined since the start of 2022.
Despite these overwhelming advantages, the rate of Russian attacks has declined since the start of 2022.
Ukrainian military intelligence has detailed information about the state of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation – in occupied Crimea, in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, and outside Ukraine.
Defender Ukraine knows invader Russia well.
mil.gov.ua/news/2022/01/3…
Defender Ukraine knows invader Russia well.
mil.gov.ua/news/2022/01/3…
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