History books will be written about the performance of the AFU. Soldiers all over the world are studying the lessons learned on the battlefield by the AFU. The Ukrainian Armed Forces, with far fewer numbers and equipment coming from many different regions and countries - meaning it’s not even standardized - have shown a masterful ability to integrate systems, whether self-propelled guns, rocket launchers, drones, or innovative uses of helicopters and ground vehicles. Within days of delivery into Ukrainian territory, they put these systems into service. It’s been magnificent. Thanks to their initiative, their willingness to fight to the death, and their ability to think outside the box, they’ve managed to keep the Russian bear as far away as they possibly could. But of course, the Russians don’t seem to care how many Russians are killed - they just keep coming.

• Andrew Leslie former Commander of the Canadian Army

(Canada’s military is no joke, that is high praise)