Russian military operations in Ukraine are still being delayed due to serious logistical difficulties, a senior Pentagon official told the media on condition of anonymity, DPA reports, citing BTA.
This was reported by a source in the US Department of Defense.
Russian troops in Ukraine lack not only food and fuel, but also the necessary equipment for cold weather.
“We received information that some servicemen were indeed injured and were withdrawn from combat due to frostbite,” he said.
According to him, the soldiers also had problems communicating with each other.
A Pentagon spokesman attributed the logistical difficulties to continued strong resistance.
by the Ukrainians and poor planning. It is reported that difficulties with the supply of fuel have also affected Russian warships at sea.
“They are worried about whether they can refuel their ships,” he said.
It is believed that Russian forces are currently shelling the besieged port city of Mariupol from the sea. In the Sea of Azov, the Russians have assembled about seven ships for this purpose, the US military said.