

(1/6) Russia’s Donbas offensive has lost momentum and fallen significantly behind schedule. Despite small-scale initial advances, Russia has failed to achieve substantial territorial gains over the past month whilst sustaining consistently high levels of attrition.
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 15, 2022
(3/6) These delays will almost certainly be exacerbated by the loss of critical enablers such as bridging equipment and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drones.
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 15, 2022
(4/6) Russian bridging equipment has been in short supply throughout the conflict, slowing and restricting offensive manoeuvre. Russian UAVs are vital for tactical awareness and directing artillery, but have been vulnerable to Ukrainian anti-air capabilities.
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 15, 2022
(6/6) Under the current conditions, Russia is unlikely to dramatically accelerate its rate of advance over the next 30 days.
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 15, 2022