The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen Russia use a tactic of head-on attacks with waves of troops to identify Ukrainian firepower positions, according to a Ukrainian officer speaking to BBC News. Lt Col Anton Bayev of the Khartia Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard explained that Russian forces use these assaults to locate Ukrainian firing equipment and wear down the Ukrainian units constantly.
Despite suffering significant casualties in the process, Russia has continued to use this tactic in their attacks on Ukrainian cities. The relentless waves of Russian attacks have put a strain on the Ukrainian soldiers both physically and psychologically. The Ukrainian troops are forced to fight off multiple waves of enemies every day, making it difficult for them to maintain their positions. Russia, being a larger country with a manpower advantage, uses these attacks to overwhelm the Ukrainian positions.
Reports from UK military intelligence suggest that Russian casualties reached a peak in May, with around 1,200 troops lost per day. Russia has been able to replenish its troop numbers through various means, including offering lucrative military contracts, drafting prisoners, and recruiting foreign mercenaries. Despite the incremental successes achieved by Russia, the Ukrainian troops continue to defend their positions against the relentless attacks.
The unapologetic approach taken by Russian commanders has been criticized for their indifference towards the lives of their own soldiers. Lt Col Bayev mentioned that the Russians leave their dead and wounded on the battlefield, indicating that their main goal is to exhaust the enemy forces. The tactics used by Russia have led many people around the world to question whether they are truly committed to achieving peace or if they are willing to sacrifice more innocent lives in order to maintain power.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014 when pro-Russian separatists rebelled against Kiev’s government control over certain regions in eastern Ukraine. Since then, there have been numerous attempts at peace negotiations but little progress has been made.
As tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia, it remains unclear what will happen next or how long this conflict will last.
The situation is complex and multifaceted with different factors at play including political ideology, economic interests
