Ukrainian forces are outgunned 20 to one in artillery and 40 to one in ammunition by Russian counterparts, according to intelligence that paints a bleak picture of the worsening situation on the front line.
A report seen by The Independent reveals concern for the first time about Ukrainian soldiers deserting, and says Ukraine forces are restricted to a range of 15.5 miles, while the enemy can strike from 12 times that distance.
The grinding battle in eastern Ukraine is having “a seriously demoralising effect on Ukrainian forces as well as a very real material effect; cases of desertion are growing every week”, the report says. The desertion comes as Russian forces capture more territory in the east and consolidate their control over the seized cities.
Meanwhile, the bargaining position of Kyiv is being weakened by a growing disparity in the number of prisoners being held by each side. The number of Russian soldiers held by Ukraine has fallen from 900 in April to 550 after a series of exchanges. Moscow has over 5,600 Ukrainian troops in captivity, enlarged by the surrender of 2,500 in Mariupol including members of the Azov battalion.
Both Kyiv and Moscow are holding highly publicised trials for prisoners of war. Ukrainian courts in Kyiv and near Kharkiv have convicted Russian soldiers on war crimes charges, handing out lengthy sentences. Iryna Venediktova, the country’s prosecutor general, said on Wednesday she has filed eight more cases.
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