What do Russia or Ukraine need to win the war?
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield. (Photo: Ukrainian MoD)
Shephard looks at both the doctrine and equipment perspective and considers what both countries would require in order to ensure victory.
Multiple questions regarding the future of the war in Ukraine have been arising as it enters its fourth year. Shephard heard from defence analysts and military personnel about what Kyiv and Moscow must do to win the conflict.
Experts pointed out urgent measures to be addressed to overcome issues with manpower and training, improve capabilities and logistics and update doctrine to better deploy their inventory on the battlefield.
In terms of equipment, the bucket list for the two sides includes a mix of soft and heavy military solutions with commercial capabilities. It ranges from satellite technology and UAVs to heavy
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