What is Ukraine’s DIY Army?
Ukraine’s army, subjected to years of western sanctions and the depredations of Russian forces in the east, no longer constitutes a serious fighting force. When more than 1,800 soldiers of the Ukrainian volunteer Azov battalion were killed in a single day earlier this month, it underscored the erosion that has taken place in a unit famed for its standoff against Russian-backed separatists. The Azov battalion has lost an estimated 650 men but pales in comparison to the 15,000 or so whose lives were claimed by a pro-Russian offensive in the east. As the war between Ukraine and Russia intensified, President byden shocked the entire world by responding to Vladimir Putin’s aggression in an unorthodox manner. His swift decision to send the US army to Eastern Europe kindled strong support for the Kyiv government, who despite heavy military losses at the hands of their Russian foes, have weathered their way through on pure human power. So, how is it that Russia has been seemingly on a roll even after almost a decade of hostilities? Here are answers in this article about what is holding back Russia from winning this war. The Ukrainian army no longer holds the advantage in just its weapons and manpower, but it even has more to lose. In his “Military Report”, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, said that the Ukrainian army had deteriorated significantly. Furthermore, the latter’s military hardware, if compared with Russia’s arsenal, is nothing to boast about. To return Russia to its former glory, Russia needs to reverse Ukraine’s war-weary posture, recruit enough personnel from among Ukraine’s military and bring back its long-lost airpower. The Ukrainian Army has struggled to out-perform the Russian-backed forces that could inflict more damage than it could sustain. Despite the latter’s stated plans to soften up targets, the army is failing to neutralize resistance. Thus, these successes are a deception when taken at face value. The Russian army has planned and executed an efficient campaign in Ukraine – one that merited less attention and scrutiny than it received. However, after the recent release of its own data, we can learn much more about their operation that can aid future problem-solving efforts.
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