Ukraine Targets Russia’s Most Important Weapon: Artillery || Peter Zeihan
Jul 29, 2024
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Peter Zeihan, a leading expert in geopolitical trends, dives into the escalating artillery conflict between Ukraine and Russia. He discusses reports of significant Russian artillery losses, suggesting a potential shift in the war's dynamics. The conversation also touches on Ukraine’s innovative use of drone technology and their strategic developments, along with the implications of North Korean artillery support for Russia. These insights provide a compelling look at how the balance of power may be changing.
Ukraine reportedly has tripled the toll on Russian artillery losses, indicating a potential shift in the conflict's dynamics.
The rise of Ukrainian drone production and access to North Korean artillery poses significant challenges to Russia's outdated military systems.
Deep dives
Ukrainian Artillery Impact and Changes in Conflict Dynamics
Recent reports suggest that the Ukrainian government has indicated a significant increase in the toll inflicted upon Russian artillery, allegedly tripling over the past few weeks. The effectiveness of Russian military operations relies heavily on artillery, which has been responsible for a large majority of Ukrainian casualties. Instead of ground assaults, the Russians tend to use artillery to devastate towns before seizing control. Although these reports may contain elements of propaganda and optimism, independent confirmations of increased artillery activity support the suggestion of changing dynamics in the conflict.
Technological Advances and Ukrainian Drone Production
Ukrainians have developed a burgeoning industry focused on robotics and drones, establishing numerous small-scale operations creating advanced and long-range drones. These new drones, with ranges of 20 to 35 miles, allow Ukrainian forces to potentially target a large portion of the Russian artillery deployed. Additionally, Ukraine's access to North Korean artillery shells poses challenges for Russian forces, which struggle to utilize outdated systems effectively. The combination of increased drone production and the integration of Western arms may significantly alter the strategic landscape in the ongoing conflict.
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Shifting Artillery Dynamics in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. There are reports coming out of Ukraine indicating that there has been a sharp uptick in Russian artillery losses. This data isn't confirmed, but it could be a good sign for Ukraine.