Russian troops have turned to Wikipedia to find instructions on handling weapons and used 1960s-era maps in the country's invasion of Ukraine: NYT

Dec 17 2022 by Business Insider

 
Soldiers conduct military exercises in Moscow, Russia, on September 1, 2022.

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A New York Times investigation detailed Russia's blunders as they launched an invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops were woefully unprepared for conflict, plagued by the lack of food and key supplies. "Never in its history has Russia made such stupid decisions," a retired Russian general told The NYT.

From the start, Russia's invasion of Ukraine was...

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