Vladimir Putin’s crumbling Russian army is facing a “decisive rout” and is edging closer to total “collapse”, with morale among troops now completely evaporated, according to a leading British Army officer. General Sir Richard Shirreff, who served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for the alliance, also believes Ukrainian forces can succeed in driving back the opposition by the end of this year. Russia unleashed a barrage of missile on several Ukrainian cities on Monday as part of a furious reaction for the bombing of its prized bridge in Crimea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The death toll has risen to 19 civilians and despite dozens of others being injured in the attacks, Sir Richard is confident Putin’s army is heading for disastrous end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He told The Sun Online: “I think the scene is being set for a decisive rout of the Russian Army in Ukraine. The scene is setting for a collapse of the Russian army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This could be an avalanche, and we are now seeing the cracks in the in the snow. The Ukrainians are creating more problems than the Russians are capable of solving. It’s looking good.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Successes enjoyed by Ukraine have been compounded by Russian failures, with Putin’s military leaving his troops horrendously underequipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putin has also reportedly been making uninformed decisions at the top the Kremlin about the war with Ukraine and speculation has been swirling he is becoming increasingly isolated in Moscow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sir Richard explained: “The [Russian] morale has gone. You\u2019ve got soldiers who simply don\u2019t want to fight – these guys were told they would be welcomed with open arms by cheering crowds and the so-called \u2018Ukrainian Nazis\u2019 would collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut they were met by a ferocious resistance, they are in a country that doesn\u2019t want them there. Why should they die for Putin\u2019s adventure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConceptually the Russians do not understand combined arms warfare, they haven\u2019t trained properly, physically they haven\u2019t got the right kit and what they do have is rubbish, and morally they are completely bankrupt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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