Ukrainian military sounds the alarm: Soviet command methods lead to insignificant losses

The Ukrainian army began the war with Russia with great ingenuity and initiative from the military, but is now held back by a rigid Soviet-style centralized control system that leads to serious problems. Officers acknowledge that the level of initiative among battalion commanders is a crucial factor for the army's success.Unfortunately, many commanders learned during the Soviet era and lack an understanding of Western military service standards. Command issues became particularly noticeable during the operation in the Kursk region due to ineffective decision-making. The General Staff promises reforms, but NATO doctrines have not yet been adopted in all military units.After a patriotic surge in the fight against Russia, some Ukrainians have started to feel disillusioned with military service due to systemic problems. The General Staff promises to reform the system to make the Ukrainian army more effective and ready for mobilization.