Military Analysis and History

  UKRAINE – WHY IS THE RUSSIAN ARMY ADVANCING SO SLOWLY? In the Donbas, the Russian army is advancing slowly. This fact is obvious. Russian propaganda cannot hide what is obvious, no matter how hard it tries. The figures cannot be contradicted. Who can oppose mathematics?           The speed of advance, even slow as it is, differs depending on the sector. For example, in the Pokrovsk area, the speed of advance was 70 meters per day, calculated between February 2024 and January 2026. However, in the area of the Chasiv Yar settlement, the speed of advance was only 15 meters per day, calculated for the same period. [1] The Institute for the Study of War precisely documents the advance of Russian forces in the Donbas in the year 2025, evaluated as being the year when the Russian advance was the greatest: 22 km in the Lyman direction, 17 km in the Kostiantynivka direction, 24 km in the Pokrovsk direction, and 30 km in the Novopavlivka direct...

  THE TURKEY – SAUDI ARABIA – PAKISTAN DEFENSE AGREEMENT. DOES IT CHANGE ANYTHING IN THE MIDDLE EAST? The recent military agreement between the three Muslim states has caused a media storm. Given their military strength, the fact that Pakistan possesses nuclear weapons, and that Saudi Arabia is an economic powerhouse, this accord takes on a significant dimension in the complex security architecture of the Middle East. Why was it concluded? Such a step is taken only when there is a palpable threat to the states involved. Otherwise, it would not be necessary. Furthermore, the agreement does not contain vague provisions. On the contrary, it clearly stipulates that an attack against one member will be considered an attack against all members. Could it be directed against Iran? It certainly seems so. There are also voices claiming it is aimed at Israel, and there are valid arguments for this as well. This agreement is peculiar, given that the states involved have different strategic int...

  PATRIOT . TOO MANY QUESTIONS Recently, Russian missile strikes against targets deep within Ukraine's strategic depth have become highly effective, according to Ukrainian sources. The only reason cited is a lack of missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, amid a general shortage caused by the US campaign in the Persian Gulf. From statements by Ukrainian officials, it can be inferred that Patriot systems were effective in repelling Russian attacks. Alright, but can't the other systems with anti-missile capabilities in their arsenal stop these attacks? Or at least diminish them? If Patriots are no longer available, can we no longer talk about anti-missile defense? NASAMS is an anti-aircraft missile system capable of intercepting cruise missiles from a maximum range of 40 km [1] . The IRIS-T SLM systems also share somewhat similar characteristics [2] . The SAMP/T air defense system has enhanced capabilities: an operational range of up to 150 km and the ability to engage...

  THE WAR IN UKRAINE - A BRIEF ANALYSIS - This paper is politically neutral .           The subject of this work is the armed conflict unfolding in Ukraine, focusing primarily on analyzing the strategies of the two parties involved and the execution of the land campaign. It also analyzes certain tactical aspects, detailing how the employment of specific categories of military equipment has fundamentally altered the battlefield and how the armed forces have adapted to this phenomenon. A turning point in the use of certain weapons was observed in this war, resulting in the emergence of many novel developments. Of particular importance is the fact that the fortification chains in the Donbas represent a central point of operations, shaping the strategic-level plans of the belligerents. Breeching them stands as one of the most spectacular actions in human military history . In short, the analysis attempts to answer the following questio...

  THE MIDDLE EAST MILITARY CRISIS: A GREAT PARADOX Saudi Arabia is (still) one of the world's major economic powers. Thanks to oil, and not only. This is well known, and there is no need for further details. Like any highly developed state, its armed forces are structured to match. With 247,000 active-duty personnel and an additional 150,000 paramilitary forces (there are no reservists), 917 aircraft (including 283 fighter jets), 1,085 tanks, over 1,200 heavy artillery pieces, and 32 warships, backed by an annual budget of over 63 billion USD, the country can be considered a regional military power. In fact, in the ranking published by Global Firepower, it ranks 25th out of 145 nations. [1] The numbers speak for themselves. No explanations are needed. Let's look at a neighbor. The United Arab Emirates. 65,000 active-duty personnel, 130,000 reservists, and 12,000 in paramilitary formations, 581 aircraft (including 99 fighter jets), 354 tanks, 300 heavy artillery pieces, and 84 ...