HUMANITARIAN LESSONS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONDUCT OF THE ACTUAL CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The authors of this study, conducted a comprehensive analysis of information from various domestic and international sources concerning the humanitarian dimensions of the ongoing conflict initiated by Russia in Ukraine. Their study revealed numerous inconsistencies and inaccuracies regarding the health and social aspects of the parties involved, and conclude on several lessons that should be considered in the context of future conflicts.
Employing a case study methodology, the research focused on assessing the casualties among combatants during major military engagements, as well as the losses sustained by the civilian population, regardless of their national, ethnic, or social affiliations. The analysis examined how these losses impacted the physical and psychological resilience of the affected groups, thereby influencing the overall combat effectiveness of the belligerents in this protracted war.
Furthermore, the study scrutinized the role of wartime propaganda disseminated by both Russian and Ukrainian sources. It analysed how information regarding enemy and own casualties was presented to morale among troops and the general population, highlighting the strategic use of information in shaping public perception and sustaining support during prolonged armed conflict