In its war on Ukraine, is Russia’s vast size becoming a liability?

The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall: Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Turn Russia’s Massive Size Into Its Weakness

Recent long-range strikes by Ukraine highlight Russia's geographical disadvantages, leading to significant shifts in military tactics and logistics.

In its war on Ukraine, is Russia’s vast size becoming a liability?

Ukraine’s retaliatory attacks are more daring than ever, striking deeper into the world’s largest country.

In Its War on Ukraine, Is Russia’s Vast Size Becoming a Liability? - The Financial Daily

Kyiv, Ukraine – A flight from Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok takes nearly nine hours — a domestic journey that spans two-thirds of Russia’s immense east-west stretch. Spanning more than 17 million square kilometers, Russia covers 11 percent of the world’s landmass — an area larger than China, India, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia combined. Historically, this vastness has served as a defensive shield. From Napoleon’s doomed invasion in 18…