Analysts in the 1980s took a great deal of time to understand Soviet defensive doctrine and how it would be employed. It states that Soviet defensive operations conceptually consisted of a security zone forward of the main defensive area. The defence would appear as bands or belts, as opposed to a continuous line, and represents a defence in depth. The primary means of creating an obstacle for the Soviet forces was the landmine. Soviet anti-tank units were equipped with anti-tank guns such as the MT-12 Rapira and some anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs).

Source: New York Times March 07, 2024 14:04 UTC