Russia shifts tactics: Pinpoint strikes and propaganda surge
The Russian military cannot break the deadlock on the front. Although Putin’s soldiers continue striking critical points on the map of Ukraine, they cannot recapture Kursk. Therefore, the Russians have changed their warfare tactics. They are harassing the Ukrainians with pinpoint attacks and have intensified their propaganda efforts.
The current situation at the front has not changed drastically since last fall. The Ukrainians are defending part of the Kursk region, and the Russians are striking targets in eastern Ukraine, while also harassing western Ukrainian territories with regular air raids.
The Kremlin is slowly gaining more territory, but progress is not as the Russians had hoped. According to an analysis by “Newsweek,” this has prompted Moscow to modify its warfare tactics. Two issues are particularly significant.
The new action plan involves precise strike planning. The Russians first send drones to conduct reconnaissance. They then try to attack using fiber-optically guided FPV drones. At this point, it is known that a massive bombardment is likely to occur soon.
Russian propaganda in action: They were caught in a lie
Russian propaganda is becoming even more active. Moscow uses communication channels to show Russians that the army is constantly achieving success at the front, while attempting to discredit Ukrainians. Some examples are outright bizarre.
"Newsweek" indicates that the Russians have started accusing Ukrainians of kidnapping North Koreans, handing them over to South Korean intelligence, or selling their organs on the black market.
False information is being spread about the destruction of the headquarters of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sumy (a missile did fall in the area but destroyed a residential building, resulting in the deaths of 10 civilians). Propagandists even reported that a fire in Los Angeles burned eight homes of Ukrainian generals worth over 90 million dollars.
