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I can see the next Russian offensive bypassing the major cities in the east and advancing all the way to the Dnieper. The besieged cities will fight, of course but it will be a matter of time before ammo runs out and no western resupply, short of air-drops, will be possible.
That's if their logistics can support cross-country mobility. I've read articles reporting that the logistics issues extend behind the Russian frontier as well -- though that was a couple of weeks ago and who knows if the problem has been ironed out.
Bet you they have the plate numbers. I do not think they will be attacking outside Ukrain though. Not much good publicity won and the enemy can move far more freely over a bigger piece of dirt making it harder to hit. I think they will wait for the supply coloms to be formed and on their way for a bit just like they did before. Russia did not like that a bit i think.Putler will scream loudly if Ukraine were to somehow strike the logistical nodes behind the Russian border. Has Russian territory become hands off after the helo strike? I wouldn't be surprised if the Ukrainians have the precise coordinates of Russian convoys as well as the the license plate numbers by now.
Didn't they claim just last week that they've taken control of Mariupol?Russia claims to have 'liberated' Mariupol after weeks of bombardment
Russian officials claimed Thursday that the port city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine had come under their control. The besieged city has been reduced to rubble since the launch of the invasion on Feb. 24 as Russian forces attempted to capture the city for eight weeks.www.yahoo.com
An other thought. After 8 to 9 weeks fighting in a city, how much of the manpower still fighting fit?
Can these troops still be a power or are it just numbers untill rested reenforced and re armed?
Yeah…I'd be prioritizing trucks over BMPs or tanks, although there will be situations where armour has to be engaged. However, you don't need expensive missiles to take out trucks. Keep hammering the logistics and any attack will falter. Think Battle of the Bulge….but in Ukraine.
Yes i read as much. Now just guessing but the city being a prize not the worst troops should have been engaged. That means more or less fresh boys will be going out to fill and fight before the more or less battle proven are on line again. Should be fun for a fresh reserve to go on offensive with very tired companians.Whatever troops the Russians have sent against Mariupol will definitely need to recuperate. Urban operations against a determined enemy are very debilitating.
Stategy. Bleed um dry.The Switchblades America is sending will be useful for that. 2.5 lb warhead, good enough against rucks.
Yes i read as much. Now just guessing but the city being a prize not the worst troops should have been engaged. That means more or less fresh boys will be going out to fill and fight before the more or less battle proven are on line again. Should be fun for a fresh reserve to go on offensive with very tired companians.
Perhaps I've fallen victim to NATO Exceptionalism but I was thinking that the Ukrainian forces would be able to strike a bit more precisely with little collateral damage. I have no idea how well Ukraine's counter punch has been improved.Bet you they have the plate numbers. I do not think they will be attacking outside Ukrain though. Not much good publicity won and the enemy can move far more freely over a bigger piece of dirt making it harder to hit. I think they will wait for the supply coloms to be formed and on their way for a bit just like they did before. Russia did not like that a bit i think.
So far, it appears Ukraine forces have been fairly good at avoiding civilian casualties.Perhaps I've fallen victim to NATO Exceptionalism but I was thinking that the Ukrainian forces would be able to strike a bit more precisely with little collateral damage. I have no idea how well Ukraine's counter punch has been improved.
A new word for me. Ask Stew: What Is a Ruck?The Switchblades America is sending will be useful for that. 2.5 lb warhead, good enough against rucks.
Well yes, the civilians are Ukrainians.So far, it appears Ukraine forces have been fairly good at avoiding civilian casualties.