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🧵Today, I want to discuss and share interesting details about the inadequate training of russian troops. This insight is based on my conversations with multiple officers across the frontlines in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts who shared with me details regarding prisoners of war.
2/ While russian training was subpar in comparison with NATO armies even before the invasion, the quality of their readiness is much lower even if we compare it with February 2022. Several anecdotes indicate that some soldiers haven't even fired a single shot prior to deployment
3/ The tactic remains unchanged - hours, or even days, of artillery barrages, occasional airstrikes, and mortar fires followed by what can be called "meat waves" - assault groups comprised of soldiers who lack training beyond basic, if any at all.
4/ The process of deterioration of the russian army is accelerated by appearance of dozens of so-called "PMC", which are not really PMC but more of a privately-sponsored units by various businessmen, politicians and corporations.
5/ Based on confessions, it is evident that some units receive much better training than the rest of the russian army. Some Wagner units (not convict units) look down on mobilized units and do not trust them, creating animosity between the units.
6/ However, despite these issues, the russian army is still capable of advancing. So, the question is, how? The answer is quite simple - russia still maintains a significant advantage in artillery means and ammunition.
7/ Despite russia's ammo shortages, their artillery remains the main threat, as it allows even the lowest graded soldiers to take over positions that were turned into rubble by intense artillery fire.
8/ It is crystal clear that Ukraine can defeat such an army if we have enough means. While some people continue to claim that Ukraine has everything it needs, this is far from the truth.
9/ The reluctance of some countries to provide aid is staggering as this is the only thing that prolongs this war - the insufficient number of resources that hinders our ability to liberate our territories.
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