Israel’s recent Operation Rising Lion—a precision military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure—has not only shaken Tehran but also triggered global comparisons with Russia’s prolonged struggles in Ukraine, exposing what analysts are calling the “complete incompetence” of Putin’s military command.
Israel Achieves Full Aerial Control in Days
According to Israeli military officials, the operation achieved full aerial dominance over Tehran within four days, destroying over 120 missile launchers, including 20 launchers “minutes before” they could be fired. This rapid success has drawn sharp contrast with Russia’s three-year-long war in Ukraine, where Moscow has failed to secure air superiority despite having a larger and more technologically advanced air force.
Precision vs Attrition: A Tale of Two Doctrines
Military analysts note that Israel’s strategy—marked by covert drone bases, pre-positioned munitions, and real-time intelligence—demonstrates a level of tactical sophistication that Russia’s forces have struggled to replicate. In contrast, Russia’s reliance on tactical aircraft and its inability to adapt to Ukrainian drone warfare have highlighted deep flaws in its command structure and battlefield agility.
Global Reactions and Strategic Implications
While Israel’s operation has drawn condemnation from Russia as “unprovoked and illegal”, it has also exposed the limitations of Moscow’s military doctrine, especially in asymmetric and high-tech warfare scenarios. The comparison has become a talking point among defense experts, who argue that Russia’s failure to modernize its battlefield tactics is now glaringly evident.
