- 24 Sep 2024 22:21
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The facts on the ground speak for themselves - and Russia is advancing in the Donbas, 30k troops in Kursk or not.
Either one of two things is happening: either those 30k troops don't make a difference to their offensive capability in the Donbas, or maybe it does - but Ukraine defenders have already been attritted to such an extent that Russia can continue to advance even with a depleted force. Either scenario is pretty dire for Ukraine. Honestly I'm wondering if their lines are going to hold this year. Best case, the Russians will be slowed down enough by the Autumn and winter mud, and the fresh recruits from Ukraine's recent mobilization will have time to reinforce their lines next year.
JohnRawls wrote:How can it not have material impact on Donbass if Russia is using 30 thousand troops and its better units like VDV to attack now in Kursk? If Kursk wasn't there then where do you think they would be attacking?
The facts on the ground speak for themselves - and Russia is advancing in the Donbas, 30k troops in Kursk or not.
Either one of two things is happening: either those 30k troops don't make a difference to their offensive capability in the Donbas, or maybe it does - but Ukraine defenders have already been attritted to such an extent that Russia can continue to advance even with a depleted force. Either scenario is pretty dire for Ukraine. Honestly I'm wondering if their lines are going to hold this year. Best case, the Russians will be slowed down enough by the Autumn and winter mud, and the fresh recruits from Ukraine's recent mobilization will have time to reinforce their lines next year.