Russia’s Vulnerable Underbelly: The Failure of Force Protection on Critical Infrastructure

Russia’s Vulnerable Underbelly: The Failure of Force Protection on Critical Infrastructure

Russia’s military doctrine, honed through decades of sparse experience and adapted in the post-Soviet era, emphasizes the projection of power and the defense of its vast territory. However, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has exposed a critical weakness: a systemic inability to implement effective force protection measures, resulting in significant vulnerabilities for Russia’s critical infrastructure, particularly its oil and natural gas fields.…