The article emphasizes the central role of artillery in Russian military strategy during the Ukraine war, asserting that overwhelming firepower is key to operations. Unlike Western armies, which have favored high-tech weaponry, Russia leans on its historical reverence for artillery, demonstrated by up to 10,000 shells fired daily. The psychological impact of this firepower is a strategic goal, intended to instill fear and demonstrate resolve, regardless of the resultant casualties or destruction. Historical parallels highlight the continuity of this tactic throughout Russian warfare.
For centuries, Russia has worshipped the cult of the cannon and still does today. In the Ukraine war, it is good, old artillery more than its Spetznaz commandos or Sukhoi fighter jets that has been the key to Russian operations.
The significance of artillery in Russian warfare extends beyond its battlefield effectiveness; it serves as a visible demonstration of Russia's determination to achieve its objectives, regardless of destruction or civilian casualties.
The psychological impact of Russian artillery is not an unintended consequence but a deliberate strategy, aimed to instill fear in the enemy alongside physical destruction.
Artillery is the 'god of war,' Joseph Stalin famously declared decades ago. This assertion underscores the historical significance and the modern-day reliance on artillery in Russian military strategy.
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