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Reservists and irregulars in Ukraine - "A people at war" (2022x5)

Fecha de emisión: Abr 01, 2022

For all the videos on the technical side of this conflict, the ATGMs, the MANPADS and the drones, I thought it was impossible to touch on the manpower side of this particular conflict. If you watch enough media, you'd be forgiven for thinking Ukraine is hopelessly outnumbered in this conflict by the great Russian bear. If they've held on, so the argument goes, it's through sheer grit and determination. The reality, I think, is that two sides are fighting very different wars. Russia, undertaking its "Special Military Operation" has focused on making up its numbers through the use of paramilitaries, allies, proxies, and mercenaries. The great bulk of Russian reservists, former conscripts, are so far staying at home.