"Not enough ammunition": NATO believes that the Russian Federation is not ready for the offensive this year

About it reports "European Pravda" with reference to a statement by a high -ranking official at a meeting of the heads of defense agencies of the Alliance in Brussels. "We know that Russia does not have enough ammunition to succeed in the offensive, and it is likely that a significant offensive operation will not be able to perform this year," he said.

An unnamed official noted that despite the transfer of the defense industry to military rails, Russia still cannot produce the required amount of ammunition and weapons. Therefore, in order to carry out even a slight offensive, she needs to provide military deliveries not only from Iran, but also from other allies. In addition, due to the lack of living power, Putin will have to begin overall mobilization in the country.

"Despite this, he is most likely to be convinced that Russia can be defeated by Ukraine, at least in the East, although it seems that its generals do not always adequately inform him about the real state of affairs on the ground," the source said. According to NATO, the Russian army also lacks experienced maneuverable units that could ensure the success of the offensive. Therefore, the army leadership "under political pressure" throws inexperienced fighters "to achieve unrealistic purposes".

Nevertheless, NATO believes that it is dangerous to underestimate Russia, because it has shown a willingness to bear great losses of personnel and still has a human resource for a new wave of mobilization. NATO also suggests that the Armed Forces will continue the offensive, but will most likely change tactics, taking into account the knowledge of its territory and the features of winter weather in Ukraine.

We will remind, according to experts, Russia has exhausted the offensive potential last year. And information on preparation for the offensive - "throw" to exercise psychological influence on the western partners of Ukraine. Earlier, Focus wrote how fighting near Avdiivka, where the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation went on the attack.