Russia, Ukraine, And Urban Warfare

August 19, 2022 00:48:51
Russia, Ukraine, And Urban Warfare
Urban Warfare Project
Russia, Ukraine, And Urban Warfare

Aug 19 2022 | 00:48:51

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Show Notes

In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Michael Kofman, research program director in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses and fellow at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The discussion explores the general composition and force design of the Russian military, before turning to the subject of Russia's military performance in Ukraine. Based on this foundation, Michael then offers his insights on some of the major urban battles fought during the war, including Kyiv and Mariupol. The episode concludes by highlighting lessons that researchers and observers should—and should not—be taking from the war.

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