In the Pentagon, a regular anonymous briefing was held dedicated to the conflict state in Ukraine. All the last days on such briefings were told that almost nothing could have changed, but this time there were quite a few news. This is reported by BBC with reference to its anonymous source, serving in the Pentagon.
So, according to the source, in the Pentagon, “the signs of the ability and readiness of Ukrainians begin to regain the territory that Russians took themselves.” In this regard, they are indicated on the battles in the area of Izyum under Kharkov and attempts to free Kherson.
Next, the briefing it was said that the Russians had less than 90% of the forces and funds collected before the start of the invasion. At the same time, the Russian army continues to experience difficulties with the rear security.
The US Department of Defense observes signs that the Russians cannot refuel the ships fuel. Among Russian employees there are cases of frostbite due to the lack of necessary equipment.
On the possible Russian reinforcements, the option is more likely to see the option that battalion tactical groups will first of all transfer to the Ukrainian front from other countries, and then from other regions of Russia.
Pentagon for the last week saw “clear evidence” that the Russian army deliberately and consciously aimed into civil infrastructure. There are signs of other actions that can be qualified as war crimes. The US military participate in investigations (in the US media reported that the investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine is the State Department)
In the Sea of Azov are seven Russian warships, they have fired at Mariupol with a high probability. In the Black Sea remains 21 Russian warship.