In recent times, Russia has become red-eyed in order to achieve significant results in this conflict. Especially in the Bahmut area, a lot of firepower was invested, and Wagner mercenaries, known as "Putin's right-hand man," were also used. It is reported that a total of 50,000 Wagner mercenaries were deployed in the Bachmut war zone, most of whom were recruited from prisons. These tens of thousands of people formed a death squad and repeatedly charged in Bachmut. According to the US news, Russian mercenaries sacrificed thousands of people on the battlefield in one month. Regardless of whether this is true or not, one can imagine how ferocious the mercenaries are.
In the Bachmut area, the Russian army used artillery shells the most. In order to destroy the strength of the Ukrainian army, the Russian army fired tens of thousands of artillery shells at the same time, causing the Ukrainian army to flee in panic. However, as artillery shells are used more and more frequently, the shortcomings of the Russian army's artillery coverage tactics are also revealed. If the Russian army's tactics had worked, the Bakhmut area would not have been in a stalemate for several months and still could not win. This shows that the Russian army's artillery tactics were of no use to the Ukrainian army. Because the Ukrainian army has long been prepared for the Russian army's style of play, and can even survive the Russian artillery fire without hurting a single soldier.
Recently, a Russian military blogger also said: People like to watch the spectacular scene of thousands of guns firing, and think this is what war should be like. But these shells all hit Ukrainian fields, and they had no effect. What this blogger means is that no matter how many shells the Russian army fires, it will have no effect on the Ukrainian army's underground bunkers. The Russian army lacks long-range precision strike capabilities, and even dispatching thermobaric bombs to the Ukrainian army's bunkers will be of no avail.
Because thermobaric bombs are only suitable for attacking exposed targets in the wild, the Russian army's continuous firing of artillery shells is equivalent to "sending warmth" to the Ukrainian army in vain this winter. Moreover, the Ukrainian army's casualties in Bakhmut were not really as heavy as the Russian army said. If this were the case, the Ukrainian army would not be able to bear the retreat and would not choose to hold on until now. However, one thing is certain, that is, the fighting between Bahmut's two armies was fierce. It is reported that the commander of the 53rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Army unfortunately lost his legs during the battle. The number of casualties required one truck after another, and the doctors were overwhelmed.
Today, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has become increasingly uncontrollable. Zelensky began to want to attack the Russian mainland, and received strong support from the United States. Shoigu also said at the meeting that he would increase the number of troops to 1.5 million. Putin also emphasized that he will continue to strengthen the development of the "three-core-in-one" nuclear force. Both sides are getting ready for a big fight in 2023, and the conflict situation will become more serious. Therefore, the Russian army is now trying to seize the opportunity to win. However, it should adopt effective tactics when attacking, otherwise it will be beaten if it falls behind.
(Text/Shanshan)