SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
A few weeks back I read some factoid about Russian satellites. The number listed seemed low to me. However, the Earth boundl satellites of Russia seems to be dwindling.
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (2 Viewers)
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Glider
Captain
That would certainly explain it, many thanks
Greg Boeser
1st Sergeant
Plus they violated Google's terms of service, so couldn't use google maps any more. 
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I haven't read any numbers on the Ukrainian forces, but I'd think they're pretty large, to force such a hasty departure. Never mind the satellites failing to detect it, it seems that Russia can't even execute the original mission of air forces: recon by planes
I asked my son last night the over/under on how many Russian generals will be fired over this fiasco, and will we see corporals leading companies and majors leading divisions? I'm sure heads will roll in Moscow.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Plus they violated Google's terms of service, so couldn't use google maps any more.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I'm kicking myself for dithering over what I actually wrote or "AF is low on water". GrauGeist beat me to the punch with "Operation Fortitude". I didn't want to spill the beans.
Glider
Captain
Even if the front lines were to stop now, which clearly isn't going to happen, the strategic situation for Russia would be dire. It looks as if the Ukraine now control the main roads and more importantly rail lines to the majority of the Russian forces in the East.
General Winter is coming, and I wouldn't fancy being a Russian soldier in the east with very limited, if any access to supplies. Especially over the winter period where the Ukraine have the freedom to do whatever they want.
Whatever logistical routes remain will be limited and under severe pressure. If there is one topic the Ukraine forces have become masters of, its knowing and finding the logistical weak spots, and then destroying them.
General Winter is coming, and I wouldn't fancy being a Russian soldier in the east with very limited, if any access to supplies. Especially over the winter period where the Ukraine have the freedom to do whatever they want.
Whatever logistical routes remain will be limited and under severe pressure. If there is one topic the Ukraine forces have become masters of, its knowing and finding the logistical weak spots, and then destroying them.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I've also noticed Ukraine has been VERY quiet in the area of maritime operations recently.
As this offensive progresses, I would not rule out something being commenced while Russia is distracted.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
This underlines the Ukrainians reading the Russian psychology of warfare on a comparable level to that of either of those stratagems. Being inside you enemy's head does indeed matter.
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Thumpalumpacus
Major
And with MLRS/MARS, those supply lines will be threatened by Ukrainians even if the Russians resort to truck convoys.
fubar57
General
Speaking of supply lines threatened.... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine-nato-weapons-zelenskyy-russia-1.6578148
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
manta22
Banned
Wasn't it something like "AF reports that their seawater condenser has broken down?"
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Yes. I was implying playing mind games with the enemy. A bit of maskirovka. I didn't want to be obvious. What I did write was in response to a post by The Admiral. Ukraine was telegraphing its moves for the upcoming Kherson offensive. I wrote "Yes, Ukraine is telegraphing its moves. Russia should watch very closely", or thereabouts.Wasn't it something like "AF reports that their seawater condenser has broken down?"
The "telegraphing" part made me think of Midway.
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SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Speaking of maskirovka, I totally forgot about that mischievous imp Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austen, and the part he played. "Ukraine will have to reduce its goals to just take back the northern bank of the Dnipro River and Kherson City." I'm paraphrasing.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
GrauGeist might have some ideas.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I can only imagine the scrambling Russian troops on the Ukrainian Black Sea coast. They must feel mighty far out on the limb.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I hope they stop to take pictures of the bridge.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
The Russians are beefing up defenses around the Kerch bridge.
To be honest, I'd leave it standing for now. Let the Russians and civilians use it to escape. Then, when the time comes to reclaim Crimea, there are less defenders to contend with and a reduced chance of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The bridge would be easy to block if, for some reason, Russia were to try and send reinforcements during the Ukrainians retaking Crimea, and it's a perfect killing zone.
In the meantime, keep the Red Army guessing!
To be honest, I'd leave it standing for now. Let the Russians and civilians use it to escape. Then, when the time comes to reclaim Crimea, there are less defenders to contend with and a reduced chance of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The bridge would be easy to block if, for some reason, Russia were to try and send reinforcements during the Ukrainians retaking Crimea, and it's a perfect killing zone.
In the meantime, keep the Red Army guessing!
