KHARKIV OFFENSIVE OPERATION 2022
ISBN:
978-3-9572320-6-9
Verlag:
Berlin Story Verlag GmbH
Land des Verlags:
Deutschland
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.07.2026
Herausgeber:
Reihe:
Zentrales Forschungsinstitut der Streitkräfte der Ukraine
Format:
Softcover
Seitenanzahl:
112
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In
the autumn of 2022, the Ukrainian army accomplished
a military masterpiece. The study „Kharkiv Offensive
Operation 2022“ by the Central Research Institute of the
Armed Forces of Ukraine analyzes this turning point in
the war. The book documents how the defenders
succeeded
in seizing the initiative and, in a counteroffensive,
liberating an area of almost 11,500 km² andnearly
500 settlements from Russian occupation.
The focus is on Ukrainian tactics: a thrust in which fast
shock troops, combined with mechanized forces and
long-range artillery, broke through the Russian defenses.
Instead of wearing themselves out in towns, they
bypassed positions, pushed deep into the rear, and cut
off logistics hubs like Balakliia and Izium. This led to a
panic-stricken retreat by the invaders, who left behind
massive amounts of equipment, and forced Putin to declare
a partial mobilization.
With reports from actors such as Colonel General Syrskyi,
the work provides insights into the planning and execution
of the operation. It sheds light on challenges such
as ammunition shortages, the role of Western weapons
assistance, brilliant disinformation, and the motivation
of the troops. An essential read to understand the strategies
that brought Ukraine this victory and decisively
strengthened the international coalition to support the
country.