Three Years of War in Ukraine and the Changing Character of Warfare

Abstract

This article examines the transformations that the war in Ukraine has introduced into the character of contemporary armed conflict, especially since the massive use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), the development of emerging technologies, the decentralization of tactical leadership, and the need to mobilize the population as part of a whole-nation strategy. It also analyzes the impact of these innovations on military doctrine, command and NCO training, strategic logistics and preparedness for large-scale combat scenarios. Through a comparative and descriptive perspective, key lessons for institutional adaptation in the face of a constantly changing operational environment are identified.