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Ukraine's rapid advance against Russia shows mastery of 3 essential skills for success in modern warfare

  • Written by Benjamin Jensen, Professor of Strategic Studies, Marine Corps University; Scholar-in-Residence, American University, American University School of International Service
imageAn abandoned and disabled Russian tank. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

Ukrainian forces, aided by Western firepower, have upset traditional military logic once again.

Advancing deep into Ukrainian territory seized by Moscow earlier in its invasion, a counteroffensive launched in September 2022 has forced back the invading Russian army. In the...

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