However, Russian military bloggers said they're failing, per the Institute for the Study of War.
AdvertisementThe Kremlin is struggling to stamp out Russian military bloggers' "hysteria" around Ukrainian offensives in the Dnipro River, according to war analysts.
Shoigu's speech is likely intended to play down Russian military bloggers' fears about Russia's struggles on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, the Institute said.
On Monday, a Russian milblogger called Two Majors on Telegram, posted a letter allegedly written by a Russian soldier.
It said the lack of drones in the area meant Russian forces were moving more slowly and exposed them to Ukrainian strikes.
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