UK MoD: Russia's stockpile of precision-guided munitions depleted

"At the onset of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia publicly promoted its ability to conduct surgical strikes and limit collateral damage. It stated that Ukrainian cities would therefore be safe from bombardment," Report informs, citing the UK Ministry of Defence.

"However, as the conflict continues beyond Russian pre-war expectations, Russia's stockpile of precision-guided munitions has likely been heavily depleted.

"This has forced the use of readily available but aging munitions that are less reliable, less accurate, and more easily intercepted. Russia will likely struggle to replace the precision weaponry it has already expended.

"Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revealed shortcomings in its ability to conduct precision strikes at scale. Russia has subjected Ukraine's towns and cities to intense and indiscriminate bombardments with little or no regard for civilian casualties," DefenceHQ tweeted.