Russia is using elite paratrooper units as regular infantry, with the rest of its forces overstretched, UK intel says

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 10:44

Russian paratroopers during the rehearsals for the Victory Day Military Parade at the polygon, on April 18, 2022 in Alabino, outside of Moscow, Russia — Russian paratroopers during the rehearsals for the Victory Day Military Parade in April 2022 in Alabino, outside of Moscow, Russia.
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Russia is using elite paratroopers as regular infantry, the UK MOD said.
The VDV force isn't at full strength and is being used to help overstretched Russian lines, it said.
The VDV's hierarchy is likely unhappy with the situation, it added.

Russia is using elite paratroopers as regular infantry to compensate for overstretched forces in Ukraine, even though the units likely aren't even at full strength, according to UK intelligence.