It is noted that there is a shortage of ammunition, problems with supply and logistical support in Russia.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did not expect such a failure of his army in Ukraine after a full-scale invasion. Perhaps this is precisely why the head of the Kremlin wants to reduce the goals of his special operation.
This was stated by the Director of National Intelligence of the USA, Avril Haynes, at the annual national defense forum named after Reagan, writes Reuters.
She emphasized that the Russian army is already experiencing a shortage of ammunition, equipment and other material and technical support. It seems that the occupiers are not able to do so quickly what they are losing at the front. Therefore, they are looking for ways to supply ammunition from other countries. In particular, the USA “noticed a certain movement” of agreements regarding arms for the Russian army from North Korea. Also, Russia continues to ask for help from Iran.
According to Haynes, Putin was surprised that the Russian military did not achieve more in Ukraine.
“I really think that he (Putin – ed.) is becoming more informed about the challenges that the Russian military is facing. But it is still not clear to us whether he has a complete picture at this stage of how dangerous they are,” – noted the intelligence USA.
Haynes noted that Putin’s political goals in Ukraine do not appear to have changed. At the same time, US intelligence analysts believe that the Russian dictator may want to temporarily reduce military objectives. “special operations” with the hope that “may return to this issue later.”
War in Ukraine: experts’ forecasts
US intelligence has previously said it expects the decline in hostilities in Ukraine to continue over the next few months, and sees no sign of Ukraine’s will to resist weakening despite attacks on its power system and other critical infrastructure.
As previously reported by The New York Times, winter in Ukraine will slow down the offensive on both sides. And this, of course, they would very much like in Russia. Analysts believe that the war will enter a new phase. According to US officials, Russia is likely to increase its attacks on infrastructure to intimidate Ukrainians. Instead, Ukraine can launch a covert campaign designed to show that it can retaliate even on the territory of the Russian Federation.
According to military expert Roman Svitan, the ZSU has already started to move. Soon there may be a breakthrough in several directions at once.
