Ukraine's partisans: Russian forces face ammo shortages and communication breakdowns
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Problems with ammunition and communications in the Russian army are becoming systemic, and their impact on the combat effectiveness of units is steadily increasing, according to the Atesh movement.
According to the movement’s agents, Russian servicemen are increasingly discussing shortages of ammunition for certain types of artillery. This refers to the so-called "shell hunger," which directly affects the ability of units to conduct fire and hold positions.
At the same time, communications remain a serious problem. The systems in use operate unstably and are easily jammed by Ukrainian electronic warfare capabilities.
As a result, units lose coordination, and command and control in certain areas of the front becomes significantly more difficult or is effectively disrupted.
According to Atesh, these problems are actively discussed by the soldiers themselves and are already perceived as systemic.
"At the same time, resources are gradually being depleted, while the effectiveness of units continues to decline," the movement concluded.
The Russian army is also facing personnel replenishment issues amid rising losses. According to the Institute for the Study of War, the rate of contract soldier recruitment is gradually declining.
In the first quarter of 2026, daily recruitment is estimated at 800–1000 people compared to 1000–1200 a year earlier, despite record payments. At the same time, recruitment is not keeping pace with losses, and Russia is stepping up covert mobilization and pressure on the civilian sector.
