ministry of defence
Moscow was reportedly not expecting the invasion to last this long.
Minister James Heappey told MPs random bag searches are in place at the MoD.
Guard of honour formed for some of thousands who have gone through basic British Army training before returning to help fight the Russian invasion.
A previously elite brigade is now filled with poorly equipped recruits.
Russian-controlled Mariupol is at least 80km from the frontline.
Even as Moscow tries to renews its offences, pushing its air force would lead to "unsustainable aircraft losses", the MoD claimed.
A lack of trained personnel and resources is to blame.
It could be an attempt to "imply that the Russia operation is sustaining momentum".
UK intelligence says "unprofessional" ammunition storage may be to blame for high number of deaths.
It's yet another sign that Russia is struggling more than it might admit in the Ukraine war.