"Ukraine's Defense Against Russia's New Offensive"

The conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a grinding war of attrition, prompting discussions about the return of a tactical crisis and the end of maneuver warfare. Advances in military technology have led to a situation reminiscent of the tactical crisis during World War I, where increased firepower favors the defender and forces units to disperse, dig in, or both. The empty battlefield and the need to concentrate fighting power from dispersed positions during offensive actions present challenges similar to those faced in the past. The war in Ukraine has entered a phase of attritional and positional warfare, characterized by small-scale assaults on prepared positions, and the ability to solve this tactical crisis will influence the shape of the conflict in 2024.