ANALYSIS: Russia is learning from its failures in Ukraine. But is it too late?
In war, and in any military action, the aim must be simple, widely understood and within the means of the forces available. The initial Russian war aims were broad ranging, and did not count on massive Western military aid to Ukraine.
More recently, the Russians — as highlighted in briefings by senior Russian officers — have consolidated their aims to narrower objectives in the east. And they have shifted their forces to give themselves a better chance at achieving these tighter strategic goals. This leads to the second principle of war where Russia has clearly learned.Success in war often depends on achieving a concentration of military force at the most effective time and place.
As shown by the failures around Kyiv and Kharkiv, the Russians have had to reassess this approach. First, they realigned the deployment of their forces so they had fewer "fronts" to support. Second, the Russians have focused their offensive operations in one part of the country — the east — while largely defending other parts such as in the south and the northeast.
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