The cold created problems with the launch of drones, which hinders the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces — Bloomberg

The cold created problems with the launch of drones, which hinders the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces — Bloomberg

Freezing weather complicates a counteroffensive, as it disables UAVs needed for reconnaissance operations and complicates logistics. This was said by Ed Arnold, a former British infantry officer who currently works at the Royal Institute of Combined Services, a London-based think tank, writes Bloomberg.

 

 It is noted that the temperature, which has been established since January 6 in the east of Ukraine, from -8 to -14 degrees, is too low for soldiers to fight effectively, being far from shelters during the offensive.

 

 "The human factor is much more important than the vehicles that they can move in winter," the expert noted, adding that the morale of the military, as well as mobility and logistics, can be undermined in frosty weather.

 

 At the same time, part of the equipment necessary for a successful counteroffensive fails due to difficult weather conditions.

 

 "Frozen batteries for drones and radios have to be recharged twice as often, and poor visibility can disable reconnaissance drones needed for artillery fire," the publication said.

 

 Because of this, artillery strikes become ineffective, requiring precise adjustments with the help of UAVs, against the background of a shortage of ammunition.

 

 Arnold noted that cold weather also made the infantry's tasks more difficult, as they had to carry more food supplies as they advanced and moved away from supply points.

 

 At the same time, the cold helps in conducting defensive operations, as it is possible to store heat and food for a long time in forward positions.





Freezing weather complicates a counteroffensive, as it disables UAVs needed for reconnaissance operations and complicates logistics. This was said by Ed Arnold, a former British infantry officer who currently works at the Royal Institute of Combined Services, a London-based think tank, writes Bloomberg.

 

 It is noted that the temperature, which has been established since January 6 in the east of Ukraine, from -8 to -14 degrees, is too low for soldiers to fight effectively, being far from shelters during the offensive.

 

 "The human factor is much more important than the vehicles that they can move in winter," the expert noted, adding that the morale of the military, as well as mobility and logistics, can be undermined in frosty weather.

 

 At the same time, part of the equipment necessary for a successful counteroffensive fails due to difficult weather conditions.

 

 "Frozen batteries for drones and radios have to be recharged twice as often, and poor visibility can disable reconnaissance drones needed for artillery fire," the publication said.

 

 Because of this, artillery strikes become ineffective, requiring precise adjustments with the help of UAVs, against the background of a shortage of ammunition.

 

 Arnold noted that cold weather also made the infantry's tasks more difficult, as they had to carry more food supplies as they advanced and moved away from supply points.

 

 At the same time, the cold helps in conducting defensive operations, as it is possible to store heat and food for a long time in forward positions.