“Ukraine’s forces suffered as Russian tactics were refined. But there are ways to escape the latest battlefield predicaments.” Michael Peck discusses Russia’s effective military strategy in Ukraine, where it combines ground assaults, artillery, glide bombs, and drones, creating a potent “offensive triangle” that has allowed for territorial gains despite heavy casualties. However, Ukraine is finding ways to counter this approach, particularly by jamming glide bombs, which disrupt the “synergy between drones and other weapons.”

Full Article: https://cepa.org/article/breaking-russias-triple-chokehold/

Key Takeaways:

• Russian Tactics: Russia has refined its military tactics, effectively combining ground assaults, artillery, glide bombs, and drones to pressure Ukrainian defenses.
• Offensive Triangle: This strategy, termed the “offensive triangle,” has allowed Russia to make incremental territorial gains in Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Challenges: Ukrainian forces face dilemmas in defense—whether to hold static positions or maintain mobility to avoid devastating glide bomb strikes.
• Artillery and Drones: Russian artillery, supported by drones, plays a crucial role in inflicting attrition on Ukrainian troops.
• Glide Bomb Innovation: Russia has enhanced its airpower by modifying old unguided bombs into glide bombs, enabling strikes from safer distances.
• Increased Casualties: The production of glide bombs has surged, leading to a significant rise in Ukrainian military casualties.
• Interference Success: Ukraine has reportedly had success in jamming glide bombs, which may reduce their effectiveness and slow Russian advances.
• NATO Implications: The tactics effective in Ukraine may not directly translate to NATO scenarios due to differing conditions and capabilities.
• Potential NATO Vulnerability: Despite NATO’s advantages, Russia’s tactics could still cause serious damage if sufficient munitions and manpower are employed.
• Breaking the Triangle: NATO could disrupt Russia’s offensive triangle through targeted airpower and advanced defense systems.