The Return of the Tactical Crisis - Modern War Institute
The modern warfare tactics and challenges in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has evolved into a grinding war of attrition along a six-hundred-mile front, resembling trench warfare similar to World War I. The use of modern weapons and technology has forced both sides to disperse their forces rather than concentrate them for a breakthrough. The greater lethality of weapons and advancements in military technology have shifted the balance in favor of the defender, creating a tactical crisis reminiscent of historical challenges. Both sides have struggled to achieve decisive results due to the need for dispersion to avoid being easily targeted by precision weapons. The return to small-scale, dispersed attacks on prepared positions reflects the ongoing struggle to reconcile the need for mass and concentration in modern warfare. The complexities of command and control, coordination, and the impact of technological advancements are key factors shaping the current state of warfare in Ukraine, highlighting the importance of finding new tactics and solutions to break the stalemate.