Russian Troops 'Forced To Fight With Shovels' As Ammo Shortage Undermines Bakhmut Advance

The British Ministry of Defense says Russian reservist soldiers were ordered to attack a Ukrainian position with "firearms and shovels" The shovels are likely the same ones used to dig trenches and which have been used on the front line by Russian forces since days of the czars. Both sides have faced challenges in supplying front-line troops with ammunition and equipment.