"Russia is on track to command the largest military on the continent," US Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli told Congress.
  • Russia’s army has grown bigger despite sustaining losses when it invaded Ukraine, says a US general.
  • US Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli said the Russian army “is actually now larger — by 15 percent.”
  • “Russia is on track to command the largest military on the continent,” Cavoli said.
  • archomrade [he/him]English
    13•8 months ago

    At what point does a military cease being fatigued and start being ‘battle hardened’?

    I think the most the West expected was to drain Russia of their military capabilities, but they’ve overshot that goal and now Russia has doubled-down on their military production. Absent NATO getting more directly involved, I don’t see how this trend is good news for Ukraine.

    • @HappycamperNZ@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5•8 months ago

      When improved performance exceeded losses due to fatigue. Also have to consider if support structures are delivering what the front line needs.

      I would argue Russia military capabilities are being drained in every way except manpower.