Russia has probably suffered devastating losses among junior and middle-ranking officers in the war against Ukraine. This situation will have long-term negative consequences for the occupying army.
Now the commanders of brigades and battalions are likely to move to the front, as they are uncompromisingly responsible for the actions of their units, stated in a British intelligence report released by the Ministry of Defense.
"Similarly, junior officers had to lead the lowest-level tactical actions, as the army lacks well-trained and empowered non-commissioned officers who perform this role in Western troops," the statement said.
British intelligence believes that the loss of much of the young generation of officers could complicate current problems with modernizing the approach to command and control.
"Moreover, battalion tactical groups (BTGs), which are being rebuilt from surviving units of several units, are likely to be less effective due to the lack of junior commanders," the British ministry said.
They added that the lack of experienced platoon and company commanders who would be credible among the rest of the occupiers would further reduce morale and maintain poor discipline.
According to rough estimates, the army of the occupier from February 24 to May 30 reduced by 30,350 people. Data is being updated.