The Russian Federation is having problems manning its troops in Donbas. Some Russian battalion tactical groups, usually numbering between 600 and 800 men, have been able to assemble only 30 soldiers each. This was reported by the UK Ministry of Defense, based on intelligence on its Twitter feed.

Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian Army units in the hottest spots on the front are reportedly likely to be increasingly reduced to small groups of troops, usually operating on foot.

"Some of Russia's strengths, such as its advantage in the number of tanks, become less important in such circumstances. This probably contributes to the continued slow pace of advance," the agency informs.

They also stressed that all the main bridges over the Siversky Donets River linking the city of Severodonetsk to Ukrainian-held territory have been destroyed. However, the Ukrainian side is likely to have withdrawn a significant part of its combat units initially holding the city, British intelligence points out.

The agency said the Russian occupiers are now likely to have to either organize a contested crossing of the river or advance on their stalled flanks to turn a tactical gain into an operational advantage.

"The situation remains extremely difficult for the remaining Ukrainian troops and civilians east of the river," the report said.

Recall that since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already destroyed approximately 32,950 occupants.

Also, according to the AFU General Staff, the Russian occupiers continue to storm Severodonetsk and try to break through in the Slavyansk direction.