RUSSIAN LOGISTICS IN THE INVASION OF UKRAINE; LEARNED LESSONS

Abstract

This article develops a critical analysis about the way in which the Russian Army executed the logistical support of its frontline units in the initial phase of the Ukraine ground invasion, particularly during the offensive operations carried out by armored units at the central area of the Russian-Ukrainian border, from the beginning of the invasion on February 24 until the fall of Mariupol city on May 20, 2022, a period in which serious deficiencies in Russian logistics chain wereevident, especially in the supplies of critical items, such as fuel and ammunition. The foregoing withthe purpose to extract experiences to be used as lessons learned in order to allow optimizing the procedures used for the offensive operations sustainment of the maneuver units in the Chilean Army.