UK intelligence predicts increase in tensions within Russian leadership 

Russian forces are likely under increasing political pressure as the anniversary of the invasion draws near. It is likely that Russia will claim that Bakhmut has been captured to align with the anniversary, regardless of the reality on the ground, the UK Ministry of Defense wrote on Twitter.

"Casualties reportedly remain high, particularly in Bakhmut and Vuhledar. Specifically, the 'elite' 155th and 40th Naval Infantry Brigades have sustained very high losses in Vuhledar and are likely combat ineffective. If Russia's spring offensive fails to achieve anything, then tensions within the Russian leadership will likely increase," the ministry tweeted.