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Russia's New Ukraine Strategy: Forcing Towns to Surrender Without Fight

Russia's new strategy in Ukraine: overwhelm, demoralize, and capture without a fight. But is it working?

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Russia's New Ukraine Strategy: Forcing Towns to Surrender Without Fight

Russia's military strategy in Ukraine has evolved, aiming to force entire towns to surrender without resistance. This approach, involving intense pressure on Ukrainian forces, has been observed in eastern Ukraine.

The strategy begins with massive attacks using glide bombs, followed by waves of Iranian kamikaze drones, and finally, precision-guided FPV drones. This sequence of assaults is designed to overwhelm Ukrainian defences and demoralise the population.

The war's impact on infrastructure and housing has been devastating. Entire towns lie in ruins, with residents fleeing or left with barely any means to survive. Despite these efforts, there's no evidence of a city in Eastern Europe falling to Russia using these tactics on September 28, 2025. However, a major Russian air attack on Kyiv on the night of September 27–28, 2025, resulted in significant damage to civilian areas, including a cardiology hospital.

While Russia's new military strategy aims to capture cities without a fight, its effectiveness remains unproven. The war continues to take a heavy toll on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians. The international community watches closely as the conflict unfolds.

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