The Ukraine counter offensive is supposed to use mechanized units to exploit weak points and drive around static defenses.
We will see.
“The Ukraine counter offensive is supposed to use mechanized units to exploit weak points and drive around static defenses.”
It’s always been the case for maneuver warfare.
But it has always required air superiority. I don’t know of a case where it has succeeded without it. Armor moving beyond ground-based air defense are just targets for tactical aircraft.
As for static defenses, that’s always been a requirement for holding ground. Ukraine is the prime modern example. They employed it brilliantly.