ABATTBQ11 said:
Rossticus said:
GarryowenAg said:
Rossticus said:
https://www.army.mil/article/254664/german_rail_now_being_used_to_help_deliver_army_preposition_stocks_2_from_mannheim_to_grafenwoehr
For those that don't know, this is a big freaking deal. We have prepositioned stock located in strategic locations throughout the world. I remember writing about this a week or so ago on this thread. This is the first time that I can remember this stock ever being issued out en mass. I remember drawing a heavy amount when we were in the early phase of standing up the Iraq QRF while in Kuwait back in the early 2010's, but it wasn't the entire fleet. They're prepping for an engagement big time.
I'd GUESS that they want to be in position to sweep Russia completely out of all UN recognized Ukrainian territory as a "peacekeeping force" with an overwhelming presence once the war is essentially over and Russia is spent.
Basically lock it down and ensure a peaceful end and reconstruction. Doesn't mean they WILL do it but they're, I think, considering it.
Not sure how the Ukrainians will like that. Swooping in after they've done the hardest part and bled all over their country and then essentially occupying it. Kind of a ****ty thing to do.
Benefits outweigh the downside. Any "occupation" would obviously be short term and at the sole discretion of the Ukes to ensure no re-escalation on the part of Russia. The fact that it gets them Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea back will probably assuage any bitterness.
During "occupation" by NATO/UN they have the benefit of receiving newly purchased military equipment that we train them on over the next year that ensures their military superiority in any future engagements with Russia should Putin feel froggy in 5 years (assuming he lives).
Benefits NATO countries by keeping everyone for having to deal with a war zone on their doorstep and refugee crisis in their countries for years to come.
