U.S. Government: Confusion in Russian Army Operations:
-A big problem with soldiers and communication-
U.S. Government Officials:
Approaching Kyiv,
The 65-kilometer Russian military vehicle line
No progress has been made in the last 24 hours.
Unmovable pause:
I can’t move due to logistics problems and lack of fuel and food.
Suspended due to tactical review.
One week from the start of the invasion:
It’s been almost a week since the invasion started.
However, it is a fierce resistance far beyond expectations.
Russian troops have not been able to conquer major cities.
Wilson Center, USA
Michael Kofman
Russian military operations have significant problems with soldiers and communications.
The whole operation seems to be confused.
Also, the Russian side is surprised at the issue of soldier morale.
The Epoch Times of the Epoch Times
https://www.epochtimes.jp/2022/03/87712.html
US: Russia has committed over 80% of its pre-staged combat power to Ukraine
A senior US Defense Department official
says Russia is continuing reinforcements of its forces in Ukraine and has committed more than 80 percent of its “pre-staged combat power.”
The official said
Russia has fired more than 400 short-range and medium-range ballistic and cruise missiles.the main Russian advance heading south toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv basically remained roughly 25 kilometers north of the city, where it had been the previous day.
The official said
the lack of progress could be due to Russians facing resistance from Ukrainian troops,as well as “fuel and sustainment problems” including a shortage of food.
The official also cited the possibility that
Russia’s pause was by choice, and that “they are possibly regrouping, rethinking, reevaluating.”
The official suggested that
the morale of Russian troops may be falling as they face strong resistance from Ukraine.The official also noted that
some Russian units are surrendering without a fight.The official said many of the soldiers are conscripts who have never been in combat before,
and that “Some of them, we believe, weren’t even told they were going to be in combat.”
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