Combat losses and manpower challenges underscore the importance of ‘mass’ in Ukraine

Combat losses and manpower challenges underscore the importance of ‘mass’ in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces managed to blunt Russian territorial advances and inflict significant casualties and material losses in 2024, even with ammunition shortages and a deficit in infantry. However, Ukraine will need continued Western support and better manpower-management to avoid further battlefield setbacks. While 2024 was a difficult year for Ukraine on the battlefield, its armed forces have managed to limit Russian territorial advances and infli…