That is according to a latest the U.K. Defense Ministry’s Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine, The Guardian reports.
In the update, the U.K. Defense Ministry cited the sacking of Russia’s Maj Gen Ivan Popov, who was dismissed after being scathing of the military leadership in a leaked video intended for his troops.
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Popov, who commanded the 58th Combined Arms army, which is fighting on the front in Ukraine near Zaporizhzhia, said the russian defense ministry leadership was “hitting us from the rear, viciously beheading the army at the most difficult and intense moment”.
The UK ministry said russia had routinely sacked commanders since the start of the invasion of Ukraine but that Popov’s removal was notable because “he was apparently dismissed for voicing concerns rather than for any alleged poor performance”.
"Popov’s comments draw attention to serious disaffection many officers likely harbour towards the senior military leadership. The complaints largely echo those made by Wagner Group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin prior to his June 2023 mutiny. Direct criticism from subordinates is likely to become an increasing problem for defense minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of the general staff General Gerasimov,” the U.K. Defense Ministry tweeted.
As Defense Express reported, The UK Defense Intelligence stated that russia can’t concede Bakhmut, despite ukrainian advances. We also wrote, that russia had critical issues with combat medical provision.
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