#Military Strategy

At its first-ever deep strike symposium, NATO marked a shift from a deterrence doctrine to a strategy of targeting infrastructure deep within Russian territory using long-range precision-guided weapons.

Ivan Kyrychevskyi, a serviceman of the 413th USF regiment 'Raid' and Defense Express expert, explained in an RBC-Ukraine podcast why strikes on Moscow must serve a specific military objective rather than acting as a mirror response to attacks on Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russians failed to capture Kyiv due to an underestimation of resistance and a lack of forces, rather than commander errors.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the strategy for engineering equipment of defense lines until 2028: deeply echeloned defense, digital database of fortifications on the 'Delta' platform, and anti-drone protection of logistics routes.

Deputy Commander of the Third Army Corps Rodion Kudryashov stated that Russia, failing to achieve success at the front, is shifting its strikes to Ukraine's rear. The military official urged against destabilizing the situation and reminded of restrictions on mass events under martial law.

NATO has introduced a "Theory of Victory" for a Russian attack, involving attack blocking, drone deployment, and strikes on command posts.

NATO has developed a "Victory Theory" for a potential Russian attack, integrating traditional weapons with combat technologies from Ukraine.

The Swedish Armed Forces have adopted a new air force combat concept in the event of a Russian attack, featuring potential deep strikes using Gripen fighters and Taurus missiles.

The CSIS center presented a report on a new US strategy against China's growing naval power, featuring nuclear submarines, missiles, and drones.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in September, Putin ordered Russian military to remove all restrictions on strikes against Ukraine, leading to increased attacks on civilians.

Commander of the UAV forces Robert Brovdi warns that Russia will start deploying 300,000 poorly trained mobilized troops to the front in October, posing a significant challenge for Ukraine.

Platoon commander Tetiana Chornovol stated that traditional trench infantry is becoming a thing of the past, making way for high-tech drone units that hold the line and destroy the enemy.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that placing strategic facilities in underground shelters has misled adversaries and preserved defense capabilities.

A Foreign Affairs analysis revealed that over 13,000 US and Israeli strikes failed to subdue Iran, exposing the economic inefficiency of expensive air defenses against cheap drones.

The commanders of 'Charter', 'Azov' and the Third Corps at the YES Annual Meeting 2026 conference warned: Russia may mobilize up to 600,000 soldiers by year's end, and the outcome of the winter of 2026–2027 will be determined by Ukraine's ability to shield its skies from ballistic missiles and drones.

Yevhen Yermak officially resigned from military service, becoming a civilian Minister of Defense. He announced a strategy of asymmetric strikes against the Russian rear and prioritized the protection of soldiers' lives.

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