Ukrainian commanders say fuel, food and ammunition in short supply after breakdown in Russian supply chains
Highlights
- Claims of major shortages described as ‘plausible’ by western officials.
- Western officials said they were unable to corroborate the analysis.
- Report said to be consistent with evidence that the Russian advance had stalled.
- Pentagon official said there were continuing morale issues among Russian troops, with food and fuel shortages, as well as frostbite due to a lack of adequate clothing.
- Russian forces are said to have reverted to using “indiscriminate and attritional” artillery attacks on civilians.
- The Pentagon said it has not seen any signs that chemical weapons were being prepared for imminent use.