Eliminatus said:
aeroag14 said:
Accessibility of the internet and availability of OSINT is making this FASCINATING to follow.
We were awed by our accessibility during the '03 invasion. We have entered an age where we can get up to date footage on TikTok.
Crazy times.
That being said, still incredibly puzzled on why Russia has not taken out these systems. Are they truly incapable? I was watching a stream earlier of people like us using geolocated cams to track and report Russian troop movements live to the UK MOD.
Russia is literally moving around under camera and its like they don't even know/care.
Ukraine likely also has the entire intelligence network of the United States/NATO likely at their disposal. That is not an insignificant advantage. Know what what units are where is what allowed Jzef Pisudski to win against the Soviets in 1920.
If the Ukrainians manage to blow the Kherson bridges, fend off the attacks from the north, and repulse VDV units, and hold a stable line in the east, it will be a brutal, slow meat grinder. The longer they hold out, the more likely other nations join in. It is by no means easy (Nigh impossible considering the force disparity) , but historical figures have not backed down from greater challenges.
The road to war has long ended. Now it will be Ukraine's darkest hour. Perhaps, they may bring upon a miracle at the Dnieper.