Title: Veteran Analyst: Destroying Enemy Forces, Not Territory, Is Key to Warfare
In the midst of ongoing conflict, a renowned military analyst, Yevhen Dykyi, has shed light on the primary objective of any army during war, highlighting that the focus should be on dismantling enemy forces, rather than capturing territories. He shared his insights during an interview on Radio NV’s YouTube channel.
"The main goal of any army’s personnel is not to seize territories," Dykyi emphasized. "It’s to eliminate the enemy’s manpower." This revelation underscores the brutal reality of warfare, moving beyond territorial boundaries to focus on the life and death struggle on the ground.
When discussing the current situation on the frontlines, Dykyi drew parallels between the strategic importance of cities like Pidhorodne and the previously fierce battleground of Bachmut. He warned that streetside combat brings another level of horror, with buildings becoming fierce battlegrounds.
While acknowledging the brutal nature of warfare, Dykyi underscored that urban combat provides the most favorable exchange ratio in terms of casualties. "It’s not about where the line on the map moves," he stated. "Wars are not won by territorial gains, but by superior kills. That’s the harsh truth, and that’s where we’ve traditionally found our best strategic advantage."
Dykyi’s insights serve as a stark reminder of the grim reality of warfare, as the world watches these soldiers put their lives on the line for their respective nations.
