Russian troops operating in Ukraine have problems with discipline and morale, writes The Washington Post with reference to the closed briefing of the Pentagon high-ranking official.
Particularly, middle-rank officers as senior as battalion commanders disobey their commanders or they are not acting with the “alacrity” that would be expected, the official stated.
According to the Pentagon, russia continues to slowly insert additional military units into eastern Ukraine. As of Monday, May 9, russia had about 97 battalion tactical groups, which is a few more than last week. Yet the Pentagon doesn`t see any signs of the kremlin trying to mobilize additional forces in russia that are not already focused on Ukraine.
On May 7, the President of the USA Joe Biden announced that the USA will provide to Ukraine another security aid package that will include artillery ammunition, radars and other equipment.