00:00Russian logistics crippled by Ukrainian strikes. Troops face ammo and fuel shortages.
00:06Kiev, June 29th. Russian troops on the front line are facing critical shortages of ammunition and
00:13fuel as Ukraine's sustained mid-range strike campaign disrupts supply lines across the entire
00:18theater of operations, forcing commanders to restrict artillery use and withdraw units from
00:24combat positions. Supply crisis across the front. Ukrainian forces have intensified strikes on
00:31Russian logistics hubs, depots, and transport routes, creating severe supply problems that are
00:36impacting battlefield performance. Lieutenant General Vladislav Voloshin, spokesperson for
00:42Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces, confirmed that Russian forces are experiencing a severe blow to
00:48their supply system and have been forced to adapt to increasingly difficult conditions by finding
00:53alternative routes and adjusting transport methods. These adjustments require significant time,
00:59resources, and personnel, weakening frontline combat capability. One striking development is the
01:06restriction on artillery use in some units across southern Ukraine, where the Russian army is
01:11operating under siege from the Ukrainian military, making ammunition conservation a necessity. Some
01:17units face fuel and lubricant shortages lasting five days to a week, affecting not only vehicles,
01:22but also generators, battle management systems, electronic warfare systems, and drones.
01:28Dnipro River Crossings Under Pressure
01:31The destruction of crossings over the Dnipro River has been particularly damaging. The Institute for the
01:38Study of War noted that if Ukrainian forces have disrupted all three bridges and prevent their
01:43restoration, Russian forces on the West Bank will likely lose the ability to defend themselves against even
01:50limited Ukrainian counterattacks. Russian forces have been forced to abandon equipment, reduce ground and
01:56artillery attacks, and are reporting increased supply shortages, all signs that logistics have been
02:02severely degraded. Ammunition storage adjustments and casualty rates Estonian Defense Ministry official Gert Kaju confirmed
02:10that Ukrainian strikes have forced Russian commanders to make increasingly complex decisions. Since there were not enough air defense systems
02:18to cover everything,
02:19they must start prioritizing targets, he said, accepting that some sites will be destroyed.
02:24Russian forces are reportedly distributing ammunition in smaller quantities, sometimes storing no more than a
02:31day's worth near the front lines. This fragmentation of supply chains is a direct response to Ukrainian drone strikes, but
02:39limits Russia's ability to sustain prolonged
02:41defense. The human cost remains staggering. Ukrainian estimates put Russian casualties at approximately 1.4 million personnel since February 2022.
02:53Russia continues to suffer losses of up to 1,300 soldiers per day, including both killed and wounded.
03:04The logistics crisis coincides with a recruitment collapse. Contract soldier recruitment has dropped by roughly one-third, with Moscow sending
03:12only 1,378 recruits in May, about 1,000 fewer than the previous year.
03:18The fools willing to go for money have run out, one soldier told independent Russian media. So it's either mobilization
03:26or a deal with loss of face.
03:28Authorities are now discussing a new wave of mobilization, potentially as early as October, after parliamentary elections. Recruiting offices increasingly
03:38rely on offering detainees military contracts in exchange for dropped charges.
03:42Sources also report low-quality recruits, with some units operating at only 30 to 40% of authorized strength.
03:52Putin's Acknowledgement
03:53For the first time, President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged the crisis, admitting that Ukraine's strikes have caused a certain
04:02shortage of fuel and created difficulties for the economy.
04:05He stated that while the situation is not critical, enhancing air defense is an immediate priority.
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