09:34
02 May 2022
British intelligence says russia has deployed 65% of its ground forces in Ukraine
British intelligence says that russia has deployed more than 120 battalion tactical groups in Ukraine, which is 65% of its ground forces.
This is stated in the daily review of the British Ministry of Defense.
"At the beginning of the conflict, russia deployed more than 120 battalion tactical groups, representing about 65 percent of its entire ground forces," the statement said.
It is noted that it is likely that more than a quarter of these units are currently incapacitated.
"Some of russia's most elite units, including the Airborne Forces, have suffered the greatest depletion. It will probably take russia years to rebuild these forces," British intelligence said.
The day before, British intelligence said that russia sought to establish lasting control over Kherson in order to support its invasions and increase the security of its control over Crimea.
