The United Kingdom points to a decrease of "close to 30%" in Russian casualties compared to the period between January and March

British Intelligence services say that in the first quarter they were "exceptionally high" due to the winter offensive

MADRID, 25 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The British Intelligence services have indicated this Tuesday that the daily number of casualties of the Russian forces in Ukraine has decreased "close to 30 percent" in April compared to the figures registered between January and March, when they were "exceptionally high " as part of their winter offensive.

"In April 2023, it is very likely that Russia's average daily casualty rate has fallen by around 30 percent. This comes after the exceptionally high casualties between January and March," they said, according to a series of messages. published by the British Ministry of Defense on its account on the social network Twitter.

Thus, they have explained that "the figures published by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army suggest a reduction from a daily average of 776 Russian casualties in March to an average of 568 so far in April." "Defense Intelligence cannot verify Ukraine's exact methodology, but the general trend is probably accurate," they said.

"Russia's losses have been reduced, most likely, because its attempted winter offensive has failed to achieve its objectives and Russian forces are now focused on preparing for anticipated offensive operations by Ukraine," they have settled