Part 8/12:
The Strategic Landscape: Warfare, Ports, and Hybrid Tactics
Fox describes the current battlefield as a “strategic wasteland,” particularly in the Donetsk region, where Russian advances have halted or been minimal despite claims of victories. He emphasizes that Russia’s focus may now shift to key western ports like Odessa, employing deception tactics and heavy artillery, including potential use of banned or prohibited weapons.
The war’s logistical and maritime dimension is critical—disruptions in oil flows and port access threaten to extend the conflict’s reach beyond Ukraine, impacting neighboring NATO states and global markets.