How Putin’s Famed Artillery Became One Of Russia's Largest Vulnerabilities In The Ukraine War

The use of artillery has historically given Russian forces a significant advantage on the battlefield. A Russian Battalion Tactical Group (BTG) includes an artillery battery, which gives it substantial firepower. The BTG can then position itself in a location that allows it to take full advantage of this firepower. The BTG is centered around its artillery, with infantry and armor units providing support and protection for the artillery battery. However, as the war in Ukraine has evolved, the reliance on artillery has become one of Russia's greatest vulnerabilities. 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 0:48 - HOW ARTILLERY SUPPORTS RUSSIAN TROOPS 2:09 - HOW THE RUSSIAN ARTILLERY ADVANTAGE VANISHED 3:57 - UKRAINE’S COUNTER TO RUSSIAN ARTILLERY 4:24 - RUSSIAN ARTILLERY SUPPLY DWINDLING