The Battle of Kyiv – Aspects Regarding the Conduct of Military Operations at the Tactical Level
The Battle of Kyiv – Aspects Regarding the Conduct of Military Operations at the Tactical Level

Author(s): Claudiu Valer NISTORESCU
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, History, Special Historiographies:, Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: combat operations; urban environment; new weapon systems; tactical implications; battlefield;
Summary/Abstract: The military operations conducted on the territory of Ukraine during the conflict started by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 show that the chances for large-scale combat operations in Europe have significantly increased. Consequently, the way those operations are carried out must be carefully reconsidered. Adapting to the requirements of the modern battlefield requires rapid multi-domain integration of new technologies and modern weapons systems. Therefore, doctrinal changes are required. There is no doubt that the Battle of Kyiv is a valuable source of information for military leaders, regarding the conduct of military operations at each level. Therefore, a pertinent analysis in relation to the factors that have contributed to the battle’s outcome could be very helpful. The main objective of the analysis is to highlight lessons on the topic of planning and carrying out military operations at the tactical level. It emphasises both the determining factors for the failure of the Russian offensive and the features that gave the Ukrainian forces the upper hand, ensuring the successful defence operation. The research methodology is based on the qualitative evaluation of the available information, to enable an assessment of the battle from the combat functions perspective with the aim to identify possible gaps in Westernarmies’ way to carry out combat operations.

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