AgLA06 said:
Yep. While there's plenty of Russian cheerleaders lauding the offensive, they don't seem to realize Ukraine's defenses are much further inside the borders on purpose. Let them slog through the grey zone and lightly defended border towns while the Ukes are waiting behind prepared defenses with open ground in front.
Facts:
- The Russians suck at maneuver warfare.
- The Russians will have to maneuver through a lot of open terrain to attack Kharkiv.
- The Russians will need to increase their force significantly.
- The Russians will use armor to attack Kharkiv.
Assumptions:
- The Ukrainians will fight from in and around Kharkiv.
- The Ukrainians will use all the available weapons systems they have.
- The Ukrainians will try to conceal their vehicles and weapons systems.
- The Russians will not have enough forces to completely surround Kharkiv.
- The Russians will resort to WWI tactics on the ground.
Unknown:
- The amount of munitions and supplies to carry out a major defensive operation.