Russian convoy stalls amid supply problems, low morale, protestors and reports of surrender

The massive 40-mile-long Russian military convoy heading toward Kyiv has stalled, according to multiple reports on Tuesday citing gas and food shortages, low morale amidst speculation of Putin's soldiers having second thoughts about their mission.

On Tuesday afternoon, The Independent and the New York Post cited reports from U.S. officials saying there were reports of Russian troops "surrendering without a fight" and even sabotaging their own armored vehicles, ostensibly to avoid a showdown with civilians in Kyiv. 

The Russian troops invading Ukraine have been plagued with basic logistical challenges, like a shortage of food and fuel, and low morale among some units which have resulted in a standstill north of Kyiv, a senior U.S. official told Reuters.

Fox News also reported some Ukrainian protestors were also obstructing Russian ground vehicles just after 4:00 p.m.

"One reason why things appear to be stalled north of Kyiv is that the Russians themselves are regrouping and rethinking and trying to adjust to the challenges that they've had," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Satellite imagery shows the invading Russian’s military convoy of troops, tanks, and other vehicles is almost 40 miles (64 km) in length. Russia has now committed about 80% of the forces President Vladimir Putin deployed along the borders ahead of the attack, reported USA Today, a portion of which are sieging the eastern city of Kharkiv.

"The Russians have been surprised by some of the morale problems that they're experiencing and I think they're none too pleased about the logistics and sustainment challenges they've had," the official added, but did not provide evidence.

The official said there is evidence some Russian troops have already surrendered to Ukrainian forces, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

His statements align with social media posts and other reports of tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), and other military vehicles stranded on Ukraine’s roads after running out of fuel.

While Kyiv stands ready, Russian troops have continued their attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city. Missiles and bombs have killed at least 10 people and wounded 35, according to the Ukraine's Interior Ministry.