Ukraine Gate- Kyiv – May 26, 2022 – Due to the inability to objectively predict the strength of the resistance of Ukrainian defenders, many elite Russian units suffered significant losses on the battlefield.
“The inability to predict the resistance of Ukrainians and the continued self-confidence of Russian commanders have led to significant losses in many elite units of Russia,” the agency said.
The Ministry of Defense added that the improper use of Russian airborne forces in Ukraine shows how significant investments by Putin in the armed forces over the past 15 years have led to imbalances in the Russian army.
It is noted that Russian airborne forces were deployed in Ukraine to perform tasks that were best suited for heavy armored vehicles, and therefore these units suffered significant losses during this campaign.
“Their ambiguous indicators reflect the strategic mismanagement of this potential and Russia’s inability to secure an advantage in the air,” the agency added.
