UK intelligence: Russia’s stockpile of precision-guided munitions heavily depleted

Russia’s stockpile of precision-guided munitions has likely been heavily depleted, said the British Defense Ministry intelligence update on Monday morning.

“At the onset of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia publicly promoted its ability to conduct surgical strikes and limit collateral damage,” the update began. “It stated that Ukrainian cities would therefore be safe from bombardment.

“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,” the report reads. 

The aerial part of the Victory Day parade in Moscow today was canceled due to the weather, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told RIA Novosti.

77 aircrafts were thought to take part in the ceremony, including eight MiG-29 fighter jets, which were to form the letter “Z” in the sky above the Red Square.