Russian Logistics and Sustainment Failures in the Ukraine Conflict: Status as of January 1, 2023

reportActive / Technical Report | Accesssion Number: AD1205471 | DOI: 10.7249/RRA2033-1 | Open PDF

Abstract:

The armed forces of Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Given the apparent overwhelming imbalance in military size and capability between Ukraine and Russia, this operation was expected both by Russian leadership and external observers to last no more than a matter of weeks. The attack failed to achieve its stated objectives, in part because of poor planning and lack of capacity in logistics and sustainment. Similar issues have persisted through the time that this report was written in January 2023. This report examines the issues of logistics and sustainment facing the Russian armed forces throughout this campaign.

Author(s):
Martin, Bradley ; Barnett, D. S. ; Mccarthy, Devin
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Report
Publication Date:
2023 Jul 12
Pagination:
20

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
FA7014-16-D-1000
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
multiple launch rocket system, artillery, supply depots, artillery ammunition, warfare, logistics, health services, national security, supply chain, maintenance, unified combatant commands, ammunition, artillery rockets, artillery fire, defense industry, financial management, force structure
Keyword(s):
BTG(BATTALION TACTICAL GROUP), CAA(COMBINED ARMS ARMY), GDP(GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT), GMLRS(GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM), HIMARS(HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET SYSTEM), MRL(MULTIPLE ROCKET LAUNCHER), MTO(MATERIAL-TECHNICAL SUPPORT BRIGADE)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 Jul 12
Update Date:
2023 Aug 31