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Russian Air Force Trades Efficacy for Survival Over Ukraine, USAFE Boss Says

The Russian Air Force has substantially revised its tactics in Ukraine and has limited its losses, Gen. James B. Hecker said Sept. 13.
www.airandspaceforces.com

A good indicator of the overall state of the Russian military - if they tried to use their Air Force full potential in Ukraine, then Russia would not have any Air Force left at all.
Which, of course, could complicate the upcoming grandiose victory of the Reds over the West in general and over NATO in particular.
 
I disagree. I think one An-2 overflying that lone T-34 for the Victory Day parade would be perfect.
 
Denniss said:
There are reports from Norway claiming the strength of russian forces near the border are reduced to 20% or less compared to prewar strength.
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If I was Putin I'd be withdrawing all combat capable ground and air units not already committed to the "special operation" to bolster those in Ukraine. Russia's borders with NATO, China, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Mongolia don't need defending; but if I lose Melitopol I've lost Crimea, and likely my head. With that in mind, throw everything at the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The DPR and LPR will just need to make do.
 
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Well, that's his conundrum, isn't it? Weaken the border with China, might have a territorial dispute there. Can't overawe Belarus? Gosh, Lukashenko might get unseated. Underwhelm Kazakhstan? Maybe they go further into the Chinese orbit.

At what point does robbing Peter to pay Paul leave Putin flat on his ass? It's not like Ukraine is Russia's only concern; they're spinning plates in a circus act, trying to convince the world they still matter.

If you've got to give all that up to defend Melitopol -- one city -- you're probably not much of a worry. You're already juggling while you're tap-dancing.
 
Plus if you take everything from the borders you have with NATO countries and then manage to stupidly trigger
article 5 it's game over before it starts.
 
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