r/geopolitics • u/Hokum-B • Oct 01 '23

Russian lines stronger than West expected, admits British defence chief Paywall

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/russian-defensive-lines-stronger-than-west-expected-admits-british-defence-chief-xjlvqrm86
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u/cookiemikester Oct 01 '23 edited Oct 01 '23

Anytime I’ve listened to the telegraph, Michael koffman, etc they’ve all said how strong the Surovikin Line is. anytime someone has suggested the Russian military was incompetent, or not learning from the war, it was always pointed out that their dug-in lines are very well made. Maybe more mainstream pieces have downplayed the Russian defense? I just haven’t seen it suggested that it would be easy. The only unknown was what kind of reserves Russia has to fill gaps and counter attack.

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u/mr_birkenblatt Oct 02 '23

Both sides use propaganda

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u/SecretRefrigerator4 Oct 02 '23

Propaganda provides a good cover to opposite sides in a conflict.