Russia lacks soldiers for new military districts due to war in Ukraine - UK intelligence
Russia is rapidly bolstering its military presence following the establishment of the Leningrad Military District, with speculations rife that these forces could be deployed for a potential conflict with Ukraine, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Announcements have surfaced regarding recruitment drives for personnel into the newly formed 44th Army Corps in Luga, within the recently established Leningrad Military District.
"Russia is making efforts to expand its forces in the north-west of the country, as most of its forces remain dedicated to operations in Ukrain," the statement reads.
British intelligence suggests that Russia is likely grappling with the decision of whether to station new units, such as the 44th Army Corps, in their garrisons following their creation, or to deploy them for operations in Ukraine to bolster their combat capabilities.
"Newly established units have previously been immediately committed to Ukraine, and it is almost certain that the need to sustain operations is hampering Russia’s wider force expansion ambitions," noted the UK Ministry of Defence.
Previously, British intelligence had reported that Moscow's plans to establish two new armies this year would face shortages in new equipment and infrastructure issues. However, there will be an ample supply of soldiers.
The Russian Federation has swelled its occupation force in Ukraine to nearly half a million individuals.
Besides, Russia lacks sufficient domestic ammunition production to meet its needs in its war on Ukraine, but President Vladimir Putin has not given up his hopes of subjugating the country, Western officials said. Russia's military industry is also struggling with the impact of sanctions, the officials said, adding that the country's inability to access Western components was undermining its ability to produce new systems and repair old ones.
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