Intelligence Update: Russia’s assault into northern Ukraine ended in a costly failure. Russia failed to implement its own principles of war. With the limited combat readiness of many units, It spread its forces too thinly without enough support from artillery and combat aircraft. Above all, it was based on wildly optimistic assessments about the welcome Russian troops would receive in Ukraine. Russia has now adopted a “strategy of attrition” and is achieving slow and costly gains in the Donbas.

Last week we announced we have supplied over 4000 drones in total to Ukraine. Drones are central to Ukraine’s war effort. Providing recon support and bypassing defences to destroy targets. 🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 | Ministry of Defence

2025 will be the critical year in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The UK will help Ukraine gain the strongest position both on the battlefield and at any negotiating table 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 | Ministry of Defence