According to the UK’s Ministry of Defence, Russia is struggling to sustain its offensive operations in eastern Ukraine due to a lack of munitions and troops. The ministry stated that Russia’s defense industrial capacity is becoming increasingly strained, and the credibility of its equipment and munitions is being questioned. Additionally, Russia’s forces are facing challenges in replenishing their stocks of precision-guided munitions, which has likely contributed to their increased use of air-delivered munitions with higher risk of civilian casualties. The ministry also noted that Russia’s offensive in the Donbas has fallen behind schedule and is unlikely to make rapid progress over the coming 30 days.