Russian forces are now so short of ammo that they are telling their troops to use shovels, it emerged yesterday.
The UK's Ministry of Defence revealed that reservists were being told to fight hand to hand. "Recent evidence suggests an increase in close combat in Ukraine," said a MoD spokesman.
"This is probably a result of the Russian command continuing to insist on offensive action largely consisting of dismounted infantry, with less support from artillery fire because Russia is short of munitions."
