According to the British, numerous sentences against deserters show the low morale of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine. “The refusal to fight likely reflects a lack of training and motivation, as well as the high stress situations faced by Russian forces on the front lines in Ukraine,” the UK Ministry of Defense said today.
The official referred to a July 18 report by the independent Russian portal Mediazona, which said that around 100 soldiers were convicted of desertion every week. “The high number of convictions shows the poor morale of the Russian army and the reluctance of some parties to fight.”
However, this has little impact on the overall strength of the force. Russia is making up for its losses by sending large numbers of poorly trained soldiers to the front, it was said in London. “Since Russia’s partial mobilization in September 2022, Russia has adapted its approach to war, mobilizing full mass for both offensive and defensive operations.”
The British Ministry of Defense has been publishing daily information on the course of the war since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. Moscow accuses London of disinformation.