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| Subject: Inside Russia's strategy to take Kyiv: How Putin could take Ukraine's capital by force Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:08 pm | |
| It is almost two weeks since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. While the initial phases of the war featured a more open and conventional form of conflict, in the last 48 hours there has been a greater emphasis from the Russians on surrounding, and capturing, Ukrainian cities.
Military officers are generally taught to avoid combat in urban areas. These are high risk and brutal forms of fighting. Exercising command and control in cities is extraordinarily difficult. And in these types of operations, the costs for military forces and civilians can be devastating.
In 21st century warfare, however, cities matter more than ever. In this campaign, the Russians and Ukrainians have assigned significant political value to cities. LIVE UPDATES: Read our blog for the latest news on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The most politically important city of this war is Kyiv, Ukraine's capital and most populous city. The ongoing defence of Kyiv is a major psychological boost for Ukraine's soldiers and civilians. Ukrainian retention of their capital also acts to catalyse international support.
Despite this, the Russians appear to have their sights set on surrounding Kyiv and potentially seizing it if the Ukrainians refuse to surrender.
.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-08/russia-seize-kyiv-ukraine-capital-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy/100888008
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