All articles tagged with #prolonged conflict
The article reveals how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prolonged the Gaza war for political survival, prioritizing coalition stability and personal power over ending the conflict swiftly, which resulted in extensive destruction and loss of life, while also strengthening his position domestically and internationally.
Russia reportedly has new and extended war plans in Ukraine, aiming to occupy Ukrainian territory beyond the four illegally annexed oblasts throughout 2024-2026, according to a report by German outlet BILD. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) stated that these plans align with Russia's efforts for a prolonged conflict with Ukraine. The ISW noted that Russia's military command is restructuring and expanding its forces to form strategic reserves, while gradually mobilizing its defense-industrial base. The plans, which include occupying Donetsk, Luhansk, and advancing to the Oskil River in Kharkiv oblast, are seen as plausible given Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent expansionist rhetoric and ongoing offensive operations. Both Russia and Ukraine have reported numerous attempted drone attacks, and Hungary recently vetoed EU funding to Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Yabchanka, recovering from his third battlefield injury, warns that Ukrainians are underestimating the severity and duration of the war with Russia. Despite ongoing fighting, daily life in Ukraine appears relatively normal, leading some to overlook the reality of the conflict. Yabchanka expresses concern that the war may endure for years and require a larger number of fighters. He also highlights the need for a more realistic understanding of the dangers faced by military-aged men if they were to be called up.