What I think of the Russian Army (My Experience)

Summary

Key Points

• Russian soldiers often exhibit a fatalistic and lazy mindset, frequently walking into dangerous situations, possibly due to a belief that escape is impossible or the psychological toll of constant drone surveillance. 1:38
• Many Russian units lack fundamental military training in areas like dispersion, weapons handling, and reacting to drones, indicating insufficient time to develop essential muscle memory for combat. 2:14
• They demonstrate poor field discipline, such as leaving trash around positions and failing to effectively camouflage equipment like generators or Starlink terminals from drone thermal imaging. 3:17
• The Russian military struggles significantly with medical evacuations and troop rotations, often leaving injured soldiers or units stranded due to the extreme danger of the front lines and a lack of capability. 4:32
• They frequently employ 'impossible' sabotage missions where small infantry teams are expected to infiltrate Ukrainian lines, destroy positions, and inevitably die, rather than relying on their traditional armored assaults. 5:48
• Russian leadership is perceived as 'insane' for sending troops on unsupported, often suicidal missions without providing adequate cover or return fire, leading to staggering casualty numbers. 7:14
• The Russian military comprises a mixed age group, including many older soldiers who may lack the physical endurance and quick decision-making abilities of younger recruits. 9:21
• Assault preparations are consistently obvious, with visible troop buildups and movements, indicating a lack of 'shock and awe' tactics and predictable operational patterns. 10:15
• Despite their struggles, Russian forces, like Ukrainians, effectively utilize weather conditions and smoke screens to obscure drone surveillance and facilitate troop movements. 10:37
• Overall, the Russian military is described as struggling significantly, with low morale and ineffective tactics, constantly reworking their approach but failing to make substantial ground in Ukraine. 11:20