Russian military expert: The enemy has made a leap forward—Russia must realize it has fallen behind!
The difference in troop numbers is no longer a decisive factor.
Article published on June 9 in "First Russian."
By the spring of 2026, the enemy has made significant advances in drone technology and begun implementing a new offensive strategy.
First comes large-scale drone attacks, followed by armored units equipped with electronic warfare systems, and only then do small assault teams move in.
It has become impossible to precisely destroy Ukraine’s production capabilities—its manufacturing is dispersed across multiple locations and protected by cloud storage.
Military expert Andrey Pynchuk firmly believes: It's time for Russia to recognize that the enemy has made a leap forward, and we are already behind.
Meanwhile, false reports distort information, and this distortion continues to amplify over time.
Senior officers often sense the unreliability of the data they receive, but lack objective verification tools—since even reports from adjacent battalions or brigades frequently contradict each other. Command centers are forced to "align" these reports, often at the expense of truthfulness.
Equally important is understanding the actual direction of enemy drone systems on the battlefield.
We are on the brink of Ukraine fully implementing its new offensive tactics.
In general, the tactic proceeds as follows: first, aerial reconnaissance and preliminary drone surveillance; then Ukrainian forces use attack drones and bomb drops to strike our positions. At the same time, artillery strikes and ground unmanned systems—including automatic machine gun turrets and anti-tank missile systems on ground platforms—may be employed.
Following this, armored vehicles conduct maneuvering operations, serving as mobile artillery and mine-clearing assets. These vehicles are equipped with electronic warfare equipment and anti-drone teams.
Only after this do assault teams advance.
This approach minimizes direct troop deployment on the battlefield and reduces casualties.
The difference in troop numbers is no longer a decisive factor.
Currently, the only effective means Russia has against such tactics remains artillery bombardment.
However, in counter-artillery operations, artillery itself has become the primary target of drone and long-range artillery attacks—especially considering that enemy artillery ranges often exceed ours, while the "Union" system for counter-artillery operations has not yet been widely deployed across units.
Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve combat tactics, adjust training, and most importantly, strengthen and enhance technological capabilities on both offense and defense.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867475164126281/
Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.