The primary Ukrainian challenge (just an armchair opinion) in this conflict, and particularly with counter offenses, is going to be the preservation of life while still trying to push Russia out. They simply have such a population disadvantage that Russia can afford a massive variety of stupid mistakes and still have advantage. Normally in war you could counter this with more guerilla, more lopsided, more 'underhanded' (what does that even mean in a war where Russia is committing atrocities daily) tactics. But I have a feeling a ton of the weapons and intel being supplied to Ukraine comes with stipulations that restrict almost all of these options.

I wish nothing but the best for them, I hope they can protect their country and their people.

[–] GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But I have a feeling a ton of the weapons and intel being supplied to Ukraine comes with stipulations that restrict almost all of these options.

Are you not familiar with historical support of "moderate rebels" and so on by the US? The US has not even the slightest compunction about the most heinous war crimes. Even in western press it has been openly reported, among other things, that Ukraine is handing out guns to its citizens on an incredibly casual basis, which isn't a huge deal (if you want to be part of a gang, just join a militia) but isn't reflective of the sort of stipulations you are imagining

[–] menos08642@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ukraine is handing out guns to its citizens on an incredibly casual basis

That was only the case during the first few weeks when Kyiv was under direct threat and the regular citizenry was trying to defend their homes. Now, all fighters are in the TDF, National Guard, Regular Army or other government agencies.