UK intelligence: ‘Russian forces are now focused on preparing for anticipated Ukrainian offensive operations’ 

“Russia’s losses have highly likely reduced as their attempted winter offensive has failed to achieve its objectives, and Russian forces are now focused on preparing for anticipated Ukrainian offensive operations,” the UK Defense Ministry wrote on Twitter, Report informs.

“Over April 2023, Russia’s average daily casualty rate has highly likely fallen by around 30 percent. This follows exceptionally heavy Russian casualties in January–March 2023. Figures released by the Ukrainian General Staff suggest a reduction from a daily average of 776 Russian casualties in March, to an average of 568 so far in April. Defence Intelligence cannot verify Ukraine’s exact methodology, but the general trend is likely accurate,” the ministry tweeted.