Revolution in Military Affairs The Russo-Ukrainian War Through the Lens of Russian Military Thought
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Jan 30, 2025 Christian Uyov, a military history expert at the Swedish Defence University, shares his insights on the Russo-Ukrainian War's complexities. He delves into the evolution of Russian military thought, especially regarding autonomous warfare and the transparent battlefield. Uyov discusses the nuances of Russian military publications, which reveal both support and critique of existing strategies. He also highlights key misjudgments by Russian forces in Ukraine, such as the underestimation of Ukrainian morale and the impact of historical narratives on contemporary tactics.
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Understanding Russian Military Thought
- One can develop and apply the lens of Russian military thought by reading original Russian papers and articles.
- This provides a clearer understanding than Western interpretations, which can be flawed.
Russian Recognition of Ukrainian Advantages
- Russia acknowledges Ukraine's advantage in network-centric warfare and autonomous systems.
- They emphasize lessons learned regarding these systems and seek to improve their own capabilities.
Transparent Battlefield and Maneuver Warfare
- The transparent battlefield, saturated with sensors and strike systems, makes maneuver warfare challenging.
- Russians see parallels with WWI and are exploring new forms of maneuver amidst this challenge.