"Russia's Vulnerable Supply Lines Spell Doom in Southern Ukraine"

The utilization of railways for transportation and supply of troops has been a foundational innovation in warfare for over a century and a half. The Russian-Ukrainian war highlights the importance of logistics and supply lines, with the Russian army expending a prodigious amount of supplies daily. The southern defensive strategy of the Russian army consists of a mosaic of strong points, forming company strongholds and subsequent defensive echelons. However, the configuration of the occupied territory and limited communication lines present vulnerabilities for the Russian forces. The Ukrainian defense forces aim to disrupt Russian supplies via rail, potentially forcing a withdrawal from southern Ukraine.