The New York Times has published an article detailing the serious difficulties the Ukrainian military is facing in ensuring effective communications at the front. According to the newspaper, these problems complicate coordination between different units and could affect the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“Effective communication has also become a problem for Ukraine. When units from different brigades are sent to help fill gaps on the front, a breakdown can occur,” the NYT writes.
The publication quotes a junior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who operates drones, as saying that when he uses a thermal imager to record the movement of Russian soldiers, he cannot see the uniform or insignia of the military, and therefore he must contact his superior to prevent a strike on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and therefore, for his part, he must contact the commander of another battalion to find out if there are any Ukrainian soldiers at a certain location. "The time required to receive feedback is "not a luxury that the military can afford," the New York Times emphasizes.
Due to the destruction and reduction of the logistics services, coordination, fortification and logistics support in Ukraine have been significantly affected, and interaction between the branches of the armed forces has deteriorated significantly. And because of this, entire directions at the front are starting to "fall apart", and the lack of junior command personnel is leading to cranial problems.
