"Ukraine's Defensive Reorientation: Assessing the Cost of Two Years of War"

Two years after Russia's invasion, Ukraine has shifted its strategy to focus on defense due to a lack of troops, ammunition, and the formidable Russian defensive fortifications. The Ukrainian army is facing challenges such as a shortage of ammunition, dwindling manpower, and exhaustion among soldiers. The country's new defensive posture aims to preserve its forces while waiting for increased Western support, as it continues to target Russian logistical infrastructures and hopes to weaken Russia's military system. The conflict is described as a war of attrition slowly but steadily in Russia's favor, with the front line deadlocked and neither side able to gain a significant advantage.