The statement marked the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin.
Russia holds considerable defense in depth. ~20km depth is not alot in area or value. Moral hit is considerable, puts Russia on the defensive in one area, but Ukraine has not even pushed Russia out of their initial gains or reclaimed its border.
I don’t think it’s a depressing reminder… not like Ukraine is going to march to Moscow.
It’s just reminding Russia that Ukraine is not afraid to hit back and forcing Russia to spend resources on defence. I doubt Ukraine will seriously try to hold this territory, just make it costly to retake.
You’re right, I’m doubtful they will match on Moscow - won’t be surprised if they drone it though.
Just keeping in mind this isn’t a war ending stellar breakthrough that many believe - its a blow for Russia, a boost for Ukraine, fighting in a new field around a new village. Russia has been invaded plenty of times, but that depth is a killer.
No, with twin engine bombers, tanks, diesel trucks and radios after Napoleon failed.
Don’t ever assume your tech is what makes old issues non-existent, can guarantee they thought the same as their cutting edge tech. Mud still sucks, logistics and supply are still vulnerable, and forces can get spread out.
Just a depressing reminder.
Russia holds considerable defense in depth. ~20km depth is not alot in area or value. Moral hit is considerable, puts Russia on the defensive in one area, but Ukraine has not even pushed Russia out of their initial gains or reclaimed its border.
I don’t think it’s a depressing reminder… not like Ukraine is going to march to Moscow.
It’s just reminding Russia that Ukraine is not afraid to hit back and forcing Russia to spend resources on defence. I doubt Ukraine will seriously try to hold this territory, just make it costly to retake.
You’re right, I’m doubtful they will match on Moscow - won’t be surprised if they drone it though.
Just keeping in mind this isn’t a war ending stellar breakthrough that many believe - its a blow for Russia, a boost for Ukraine, fighting in a new field around a new village. Russia has been invaded plenty of times, but that depth is a killer.
With F-16s, HIMARS, and drones?
Modern warfare isn’t the same as Germany in WW2.
No, with twin engine bombers, tanks, diesel trucks and radios after Napoleon failed.
Don’t ever assume your tech is what makes old issues non-existent, can guarantee they thought the same as their cutting edge tech. Mud still sucks, logistics and supply are still vulnerable, and forces can get spread out.
Flash forward to one year from now. Headlines read “Ukraine takes Moscow. Putin found dead.”