ISW: Comandanții ruși își sabotează propria armată cu victorii inventate pe front. Cazul Sviatohirsk • Newsweek România

Russian commanders are reportedly fabricating victories, which is impacting military operations, according to the Institute for the Study of War. The case of Sviatohirsk illustrates the disconnect between reported gains and actual control, as the city remains under Ukrainian control despite claims of capture by Putin. This misinformation not only distorts battlefield realities but also complicates military planning and operations. The pressure to report successes can lead to exaggerated claims, which, if accepted, can mislead military strategies and potentially benefit the adversary. The issue extends beyond the battlefield, as inflated territorial claims support Kremlin narratives and influence negotiations with Ukraine.