Special military operations and war are two different concepts, and while they both relate to military operations, there are significant differences in their nature, purpose and manner of implementation.
First, a special military operation is usually a limited military operation taken in a specific situation to achieve a specific strategic or tactical goal, such as rescuing hostages, destroying enemy installations, or capturing specific people. In contrast, war is a full-scale, long-term military conflict that aims to achieve a country's political goals or territorial expansion by force of force.
Secondly, special military operations are usually planned in peacetime and are carefully planned and prepared. Wars, by contrast, are often unanticipated or prolonged and involve larger military mobilization and resource investments.
In addition, special military operations are often subject to the limitations and constraints of international law, such as human rights law, international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict. In contrast, wars are generally not limited by these laws, and both sides may resort to a variety of means to achieve victory.
In the manner in which they are conducted, special military operations usually employ highly centralized command and control, as well as precision strikes and highly mobile tactics. In contrast, warfare typically involves large-scale troop deployments and positional warfare, as well as more complex strategic and tactical coordination.
Finally, special military operations usually have clear objectives and time frames, and military operations are usually stopped once they are achieved or the time limit expires. In contrast, wars usually do not have clear conditions for termination, and unless one of the parties concedes defeat or a peace agreement is reached, the war may continue forever.
In summary, although both special military operations and war are forms of military operations, they differ significantly in terms of their nature, purpose, mode of implementation, and conditions for termination. Understanding these differences contributes to a better understanding of the complexities of international relations and the consequences of military operations.