Due to problems with logistics, the Russian occupiers are not able to provide their units with food and order them to "switch to self-sufficiency". This is said in the message of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
In connection with an unsuccessful attempt to carry out a lightning advance, the occupiers are forced to change tactics, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense says. Due to significant logistical problems and lengthy communications, they are not able to provide their units with fuel, food, equipment, ammunition and carry out rotation, - it notes.
"At the same time, the units of Putin’s troops remain cut off from supplies for an indefinite time and were instructed to switch to "self-sufficiency". That is, to take away everything they need from the local population and rob warehouses, shops and pharmacies", - intelligence officers report.
Thus, looting is legalized in the aggressor's army.
The footage of looting that has spread all over the world in recent days is not isolated cases. "This is accompanied by numerous cases of grave crimes against the civilian population: murders, torture and rape", - the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reminds.
"This is a deliberate policy of terror of the occupying state, encouraged by its top leadership", - the statement concludes.