What To Expect For The Russia-Ukraine War As Winter Approaches

The Eastern European winter has a long and storied history of wreaking havoc on military operations. Indeed, since ancient times, militaries in this region had to plan for the extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and icy terrain associated with winter, or risk facing major setbacks to their operations. This will definitely be the case for Ukraine and Russia as winter is approaching. Since this is the second winter of the war, both countries are prepared to handle the hardships of the season and exploit it to their advantage.

Winter in Eastern Europe presents formidable obstacles to large-scale military operations. The weather conditions impede the mobility of military vehicles, as they struggle to navigate through snow-covered and frozen landscapes. Additionally, the older diesel engines common in most military vehicles have increased maintenance issues during winter due to the frigid temperatures. Meanwhile, dismounted infantry soldiers face their own set of challenges with reduced endurance, limited visibility, and an elevated risk of cold-related injuries.