Russia's Repeated Tactics Fail in Ukraine War.

The 155th Naval Infantry Brigade of Russia's Pacific Fleet, considered one of Russia's finest, suffered huge losses in Ukraine, leading to a damaged reputation, accusations of war crimes, and open dissent among its ranks. The brigade was part of the elite units that rushed to capture Kyiv in February 2022, but its "elite posture" evaporated after Russian forces failed to take the Ukrainian capital. The brigade has been accused of some of the highest-profile war crimes of the conflict, and it now relies on new recruits with limited supplies. Critics have accused commanders of giving the brigade the wrong tasks and motivations, leading to its struggles.