Russia pivots tactics amid stagnant frontlines in Ukraine
The Russian military cannot break the deadlock on the front. Although Putin’s soldiers continue to strike critical points on the map of Ukraine, they are unable to recapture that key territory. Therefore, the Russians have changed their warfare tactics. They are harassing the Ukrainians with pinpoint attacks and have intensified their propaganda efforts.
The current situation at the front has not changed drastically since last autumn. The Ukrainians are defending part of the strategic region, and the Russians are striking targets in eastern Ukraine while harassing western Ukrainian regions with regular air raids.
The Kremlin is slowly gaining ground, but progress is not meeting Russian expectations. According to an analysis by "Newsweek," this has prompted Moscow to modify its warfare tactics. Two issues are particularly significant.
The new action plan involves planning a strike. The Russians first send drones to conduct reconnaissance. They then try to attack using fibre-optically guided FPV drones. At this point, it is known that a massive bombardment will likely occur soon.
Russian propaganda in action. They were caught in a lie
Russian propaganda is more active than ever. Moscow uses various communication means to show Russians that the army is constantly achieving success at the front while attempting to discredit the Ukrainians. Some examples are outright bizarre.
"Newsweek" indicates that the Russians have started accusing Ukrainians of kidnapping North Koreans, handing them over to South Korean intelligence, or selling their organs on the black market.
False information is circulating about the destruction of the headquarters of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sumy (a missile did fall in the area but destroyed a residential building where 10 civilians died). Propagandists even reported that a fire in Los Angeles destroyed eight homes of Ukrainian generals worth over 120 million Canadian dollars.
