Ukraine's THIN FRONT LINES - Makes Battles Impossible to sustain
Ukraine's THIN FRONT LINES - Makes Battles Impossible to sustain  
Podcast: Daniel Davis Deep Dive
Published On: Wed May 28 2025
Description: Combat Conditions and TacticsBoth Russian and Ukrainian soldiers are engaged in slow, brutal fighting often carried out house by house, due to the risk posed by drones and artillery.Small infantry teams (2-4 soldiers) are common, as large groups are vulnerable to single drone or artillery strikes.Soldiers operate in trench lines, dugouts, or abandoned buildings, moving cautiously due to near-constant aerial surveillance and attacks.Drone WarfareDrones are ubiquitous and lethal. They're used for:ReconnaissanceDirect attacks (e.g., one drone per soldier)Logistics (e.g., delivering food, water, and ammo to the front lines)Anti-drone tactics include:Netting over roads and vehiclesElectronic warfare (effective against some, but not all, drones)Drones have changed warfare from large-scale maneuvers to micro-tactical engagements.Environmental FactorsWeather and seasons significantly affect drone operations.Rain, snow, or high winds can ground drones.Foliage in summer offers cover; bare landscapes in winter increase exposure.Resupply ChallengesResupplying front-line troops is dangerous and often done via drones.Delivering essentials like food or ammo can require multiple drone trips, increasing the difficulty and slowing operations.Casualties and Strategic ObjectivesRussia is making slow but steady territorial gains.Their strategy prioritizes destroying Ukrainian forces over taking land.Ukraine is suffering disproportionately high casualties, largely due to inferior firepower and fewer drones.Russian superiority in glide bombs, missiles, and artillery contributes to this imbalance.Tactical Map and Changes Over TimeIn 2023, Ukraine had near tactical parity with fortified positions and mutually supporting defenses.By 2024–2025, many of these positions have been lost, with Russian forces advancing and Ukrainian lines thinning.ConclusionThe conflict is no longer comparable to past Western wars like Desert Storm or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Instead, it reflects a new kind of warfare dominated by drones, close-quarters combat, and high-tech attrition. The war is a grinding stalemate, with innovation and adaptation playing a critical role in survival and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.