NATO needs to learn from Ukraine without copying its acts of desperation, commander says
The commander leading new Western training for Ukrainian troops said there's much to learn from them, but some lessons would be wrong to take.
NATO is learning from Ukraine's experiences in fighting Russia, but a Norwegian commander warns against blindly copying everything the Ukrainian military does. Brigadier Atle Molde, leading Operation Legio, explained that while NATO allies are gathering information about Ukraine's tactics and equipment to consider for their own military, it is essential to critically examine what they observe.
Molde emphasized that Ukraine's use of certain gear or tactics may be due to genuine innovation or because it was their last option. He cautioned that some of Ukraine's actions might be driven by their lack of options, not by innovation. Molde drew a distinction between Ukraine's advanced drone tactics and other weapons that NATO has available, stating that drones are just another tool and not a silver bullet.
He warned against treating them as a miracle solution, as they are merely one tool among many. Molde stressed that NATO should not attempt to replicate Ukraine's strategy, especially in a potential conflict with Russia, as it would likely look very different from the current situation. He highlighted the importance of understanding the specific context and not forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Despite the caution, NATO allies still recognize the value of learning from Ukraine's experiences and are working to extract relevant lessons from the Ukrainian military's successes.
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