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submitted 1 year ago by xuxebiko@kbin.social to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

The swift loss of several tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, many of them immobilized by mines or missiles from attack helicopters, has jolted Ukraine and its Western backers.

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[-] 21kondav@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

I think the problem Ukraine will be having through out the rest of this war is air support, especially if they want to continue to implement NATO-like strategies. In previous conflicts, Russia has always attempted to make up for their lack of strategic ‘finesse’ with sheer overwhelming force and sometimes copy cat tactics. I wouldn’t be surprised if Russia tries to mimic Ukraine’s more successful pages from their playbook but with more man power

[-] superseven@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

I can only hope that this is not so easy for Russia on a broader scale. I think a lot of Ukraine's success comes from the motivation of the single soldiers and units. The motivation to adapt, to improve, to implement new tactics and ideas. I don't know if this motivation is really existing in so many parts of the Russian army right now. Yes, I know, a few of them are really active trying to change their ways and not all of the Russians are stupid, I just hope that the majority of them is too much of a passive grunt for this to happen. But maybe I am only coping when I am hoping that their morale and motivation is crumbling.

[-] lemmyshmemmy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ukrainians have way better morale and also more flexibility since they're not as top down as the Russians.

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

They're also defending themselves from barbarian invaders.

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago
[-] tensquiggles@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

thanks much appreciated

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