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Since February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, forced millions of civilians to flee their homes, and left entire cities in ruins. The most recent report from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense indicates that Russian combat casualties alone have surged to nearly 310,000 since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan provides insight into the evolving military strategies of the war. Despite an ongoing stalemate, Zeihan examines how both sides are adjusting their tactics to navigate the constantly changing developments on the battlefield.
Excerpted from Peter’s Nov. 10 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter:
From 30,000 feet, the pace of the Ukraine War appears to be slowing and even reaching a stalemate; however, when we zoom in on places like the Dnieper River and Mariupol, we can see the new tactics and strategies being implemented on both sides.
The Ukrainians are beginning to use smaller waves of units to push across the Dnieper and hold ground along the riverbank. If this continues and they can successfully move south, there’s a chance that they can cut off supply routes and stir up some problems for the Russians.
Of course, the Russians aren’t sitting idle. Between sending more troops through the meat grinder and layering the region with mines, the Russians have been able to prevent any major breakthroughs for the Ukrainians.
There is plenty happening behind the scenes.
