Russia changes war tactics and shifts to covert infiltration by small groups - The Telegraph
Kyiv • UNN
Instead of mass assaults, the occupiers are now using groups of 2-4 people for stealthy infiltration. This allows the enemy to avoid detection by drones.
The Russian army is changing its combat tactics in Ukraine, gradually moving away from massed attacks in favor of more stealthy tactics. This is reported in an article by The Telegraph, according to UNN.
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It is noted that for over four years, Russia has attempted to "break through Ukraine" by sending waves of men into enemy fire, betting that the sheer number of soldiers would overcome even the most determined defense.
However, the battlefield has changed, making this questionable tactic even less effective. Drones scour the front line, exposing large troop formations almost instantly. Electronic warfare disrupts communications, and Ukraine has learned to anticipate attack patterns. The "meat grinder" approach is becoming obsolete – and Russia knows it. Its place is slowly being taken by a quieter, harder-to-detect tactic that Western analysts believe could be more dangerous,
It is pointed out that Russian units are now breaking down into much smaller groups. They move on foot, often at night, with minimal radio communication, searching for gaps in Ukraine's front line and slipping through them unnoticed.
Teams usually consist of two to four men, while other soldiers move out individually. Their mission is to hold their concealed positions behind enemy lines and guide more small groups through the same gap to build a force large enough to effectively attack Ukrainian positions from the flank or rear,
"Instead of large numbers of Russian soldiers moving forward in open space as 'bullet sponges,' current tactics involve slow, stealthy infiltration designed to pass through gaps in Ukrainian frontline positions," explained Keir Giles, a senior consulting fellow with the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.
Recall
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that Russian offensive attempts involving "meat assaults" have failed.