Meatgrinder tactics: the Russian army is getting better at fighting, requiring the Western coalition to adjust its military aid to Kyiv
After its defeats and heavy losses of equipment and manpower in Ukraine throughout 2022, the Russian army has largely adapted to the current conditions and become better at fighting. Among the 'success factors' are the use of poorly trained troops as 'disposable' infantry, i.e. 'cannon fodder' to reduce professional army losses, and significant spending on defensive structures and effective engineering innovations.