Ukraine invasion: Russian forces face tough resistance and logistical issues, experts say


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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has encountered stronger resistance than expected and logistical problems have also slowed its advance, according to defence officials and military experts. As the offensive entered its sixth day on Tuesday, experts said it could be taking longer than Moscow anticipated. Britain’s defence ministry said in an intelligence update on Tuesday that Russian troops had made little progress on their push into Kyiv because of logistical difficulties. It also said Russia had failed to gain control of the airspace over Ukraine, prompting it to shift to night operations to reduce losses. It came after the Pentagon’s assessment...