Russia's New Tactic: The 'One-Man' Assault

A Ukrainian officer reports a major shift in Russian infantry tactics on the Pokrovsk front. Russian forces have largely stopped using large, concentrated assault groups. Instead, they are now attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian positions using single soldiers. These individuals move alone, advancing in short bursts from one piece of cover to the next. The goal, according to the officer, is to slip past Ukrainian defenses unnoticed. By avoiding large formations, they hope to escape detection and artillery fire. Once behind Ukrainian lines, these individual soldiers could then regroup to attack from within. This change from "wave" assaults to "one-by-one" infiltrations marks a significant adaptation. It suggests Russian commanders are seeking ways to reduce high casualty rates from artillery strikes. The tactic places a greater burden on Ukrainian small-unit surveillance and close-range combat.