Just how well trained is the Russian army? (And are its logistics up to the task?)

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This video goes in depth about russian ground forces' training and support capabilities. It also touches upon the russian naval infantry, airborne corps and even the national guard formation.

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By the Russian ministry of defense
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[Average_Democracy_Enjoyer]

It turns out that Russian logistics is in fact not up to it.

[northboundw]

"In terms of logistics.... We have no logistics"

[Duke_of_Lorraine]

"Logistics, what's that ? We need more tanks ! More artillery ! More BMPs !" - a Russian general, probably

[burntbybrighteyes]

I remember when this video originally came out and the thumbnail spelled: „pretty darn well“ to the question of how well the Russian army is trained. Now the thumbnail says: „depends“ 👌

[el_jamos]

"If there ever comes to such a war" well, that didn't age well.

[PiterburgCowboy]

I'm a cultured man, I take my knowledge from a Muppet in a generals outfit.

[ADobbin]

So after 2 weeks of war in Ukraine I'd say the answer to both of the questions in the title is not well and no. Russia seems to be having trouble projecting power 50 miles beyond its borders never mind 1000 miles.

[philc]

I'm shocked at the complete ineptness of the Russian military. Growing up in the US in the 80s we were also told of how dangerous the Rissian military is. I understand this isn't the USSR any more but still expected a much higher level of ability from Russia.

[TaxiforMaicon]

Watching the total failure of C2 and logistics play out in real-time, plus the complete capitulation of Russian troops who have either surrendered or walked away shows just how low morale is as well. Truly a shocking display of how poorly planned and executed this plan has been since the start and I couldn't be happier. Glory to Ukraine!

[mchutube]

They are very well trained

for parades

[jeffsanders]

“Amateurs talk about strategy and tactics. Professionals talk about logistics and sustainability in warfare” -General Robert Hilliard Burrow

[lhuucsu]

He changed the thumbnail from "pretty darn well" to "depends" 🤣

[GTRNights]

I've always said Russia was a paper dragon and people thought I was crazy. Feels good to be vindicated.

[NeovanGoth]

Some months later we know: The Russian army has a lot of stuff, but it sucks in about every aspect but the amount of brutality.

[SARSMES]

It's interesting that most of the faults you pointed to have played out in their invasion of Ukraine. The relative weakness of logistics, use of conscripts as the primary fighting force, limits of funding, etc. Coupled with a low morale of the Russian soldiers and united opposition from the Ukrainians.

But it is still very early in a conflict that could go on for weeks/months/years.

#slavaukraini

[kweeks]

I would say that the question you posed has been answered. Their logistics are abysmal. Training for the common soldier is minimal. The level of corruption in their military support structure is staggering. They have Korean era communications from a military perspective. The Russians are a second rate military that happens to be huge from a numbers perspective.

[badmacdonald]

i always thought one of the reasons for the Syrian campaign was to get to understand new equipment and get troops trained on urban warefare ect.

[AKKK]

Should have added that they are very lethal to civilians that can't fight back. In the face of actual enemy they get their shit kicked in.

[jacopoabbruscato]

"The russian army might be very lethal to its neighbors, if it ever comes to such a war"
Yeah, about that...

[johnlewis]

Bilkov you changed the thumbnail! It use say that the Russian army was trained pretty damn well.