The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has published a concerning analysis highlighting the unsustainable rate at which Russia is experiencing military losses, particularly in armored fighting vehicles (AFVs).

British intelligence believes that Russia failed to demonstrate its military strength at May 9 parade due to lack of heavy armored vehicles, according to an intelligence report by British Ministry of Defense published on X on May 10.

ISW experts state that over the course of the month, Russian troops have significantly increased pace of offensive actions in eastern Ukraine, which likely reflects current balance of power on battlefield and intention of Russian military command to secure new territorial gains before Western military assistance arrives on the front line.