Russia’s military leadership has only become ‘increasingly dysfunctional,’ UK intel says

According to British intelligence, four of the five generals “with direct operational command of elements of the invasion” at the start of the war in February have now been dismissed. 

“Their replacements have so far done little to improve Russia’s battlefield performance,”  the UK’s Ministry of Defense said. 

The UK intelligence group explained that the “lack of command continuity” will be even more disruptive to Russia compared to a Western military because Russia’s commanders personally plan troop movements instead of coordinating across the staff.

“Poor lower-level leadership is likely worsening the low morale and poor unit cohesion in many parts of the Russian force,” said the UK’s Ministry of Defense.