Avdiivka Russian Attack Analysis
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"The Russian army will have to change beyond recognition if the country's leadership wants to end this war with a significant victory and at the cost of losses that at least with a stretch could be called reasonable. Otherwise we are doomed to months-long meat grinders for every waste heap and every village along the way."
Introduction
Jonathan provides an analysis of the recent Russian offensive on the Ukrainian-held city of Avdiivka. He notes that Avdiivka has more intrinsic value than Bakhmut due to its proximity to Donetsk, and that Russia should have focused its efforts there instead.
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Overview of the Avdiivka offensive
- The Russians launched a surprise attack on Avdiivka, deploying a regimental-sized force of several battalions.
- They made initial gains, penetrating Ukrainian defenses and reaching the railroad north of Krasnohorivka.
- However, the offensive quickly bogged down due to Ukrainian reinforcements, anti-tank teams, artillery, and drone attacks.
- Russian losses have been significant, with a conservative estimate of at least 45 vehicles destroyed.
Analysis from Tatarigami and Tendar
- Despite early successes, the Russian offensive reflects major flaws in their approach to the war. It is a strategic blunder that will have negative long-term impacts.
- The Russians squandered huge amounts of resources for minimal gains. Even if they take Avdiivka, it will not significantly change the strategic situation.
- Ukraine, in contrast, has shown an ability to adapt tactics when suffering losses. They stopped frontal assaults and shifted to degrading Russian artillery and logistics.
- Russia's "human wave" tactics are unsustainable. They lack effective combined arms, counter-battery fire, and air support to enable breakthroughs.
Implications and Outlook
- The offensive appears to be politically motivated rather than militarily necessary. Russia likely wants a symbolic victory before winter.
- However, the high costs may outweigh any propaganda value. Losses of elite troops and equipment will be felt in future operations.
- To achieve a meaningful victory, Russia will need to fundamentally overhaul its military. Otherwise it faces a prolonged, attritional conflict it can ill-afford.
- Ukraine's more adaptive and coherent strategy gives it an advantage in the long run, even if territory does not change hands quickly.
Wrap up
Jonathan invites viewers to share their thoughts on whether the Avdiivka offensive can be considered a success for Russia despite the heavy losses incurred. He notes he will provide a separate frontline update.
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