NATO Tries Copy-Paste From Ukraine War but Hits Ctrl-Alt-Delete Instead
KEY POINTS
- •Norway leads Operation Legio at Camp Jomsborg, Poland, training Ukrainian troops alongside Western instructors.
- •Brigadier Atle Molde emphasized discerning Ukraine’s innovative tactics from those born out of desperation.
- •Officials warned that Ukraine’s heavy drone use stems from scarce artillery and aircraft, cautioning NATO not to blindly copy.
Norway's Operation Legio decided it’s smarter to learn from Ukraine's drone sorcery and battlefield innovation without buying the full ‘last-ditch desperation’ package. Brigadier Atle Molde, leading Camp Jomsborg's training circus in Poland, clarified how Ukrainians, stuck with millions of budget-friendly drones—not because it’s trendy tactical chic, but due to a severe shortage of big-gun toys—fight a grim, muddy attrition battle. Ukraine’s drone kingpins claim these tech toys cause 90% of Russia’s front-line luck evaporating, yet NATO warned it’s not exactly a drone-shaped silver bullet; more like a Swiss Army knife you break out when artillery’s booked. Molde chants 'cherry-picking’ lessons like a cautious fruit vendor, mindful that copying Ukraine blindly might mean prepping for the last war instead of the next nightmare. Meanwhile, unnamed Maj. John reveals the training mashup is basically Ukrainians schooling veterans in the latest quads while Weststers throw decades-old doctrines like confetti—a delightful mess begging for a tactical reality check.
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(1 of 3)Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/28/2026 | Author: Sinéad Baker