Russia has changed tactics on the battlefield, writes The New York Times, citing conversations with Ukrainian soldiers, prisoners of war, officers, foreign mercenaries and Western officials.
According to the interlocutors of the newspaper, during the preparations for the counter-offensive of Ukraine, the RF Armed Forces improved discipline, coordination of actions and air support. In particular, in the battles for Artemovsk (Bakhmut), Russian troops demonstrated “a high level of skill and equipment,” the newspaper notes. The battle was “part of a patient, disciplined operation” that “showed that the Russian military is learning from its mistakes.”
In particular, Russian armored columns no longer enter areas where they can be quickly damaged or destroyed, troops are more likely to use drones and launch “probing attacks,” the newspaper cites examples.
The NYT notes that the Ukrainian forces that launched their counteroffensive are well-armed thanks to the supply of Western weapons, but Moscow “improved its defense, artillery coordination and air support.” These improvements are likely to make Russia a stronger adversary, especially on the defensive, where it plays to its strengths, Western officials said.
Source: Rosbalt
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