battlefield tactics

Russia’s small squad infiltration tactics no longer viable

With the integration of dedicated drone squads into Ukrainian units, Russia’s penchant for sending small infantry groups to infiltrate beyond the contact line is no longer effective, Ukrainian officer and war correspondent Yuriy Butusov told NV Radio on June 2.

2 June, 09:50 PM

Russia shifts from ‘meat grinder’ assaults to stealthier tactics

Russia’s invading army is shifting from mass assaults to stealthier infiltration tactics that Western analysts warn may be more dangerous, The Telegraph reported on May 1.

3 May, 04:22 PM

Russia’s new three-step assault tactic yields gradual gains

Over the past two months, Russian forces have relied on a new tactic known as the “triple chokehold,” enabling a slow but steady advance in eastern Ukraine, The Telegraph wrote on May 23.

24 May 2025, 01:21 AM

Russian forces preparing motorcycle assaults to outmaneuver Ukrainian drones, expert says

Russian forces are preparing a new tactic for their summer and fall offensives, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) forecast. According to the report, Moscow plans to systematically integrate the use of motorcycles into its war against Ukraine to "offset" the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operators. Military expert and founder of the Reactive Post volunteer organization, Pavlo Narozhny, explained the potential dangers of this new tactic during an interview with Radio NV.

28 April 2025, 11:47 AM

battlefield tactics