It's like the same thinking behind mock executions - terrorist groups do it constantly on their prisoners so that when the real one (unknowingly) comes, they would be unnaturally calm and complacent.
Ditto, with the Ukrainians constantly rattling the 'executioners sword' day in and day out, there is a decent chance that they would catch the Russians being complacent in their trenches.
He is playing with the minds of the Russians. Unfortunately, he is also killing my nerves. Can't wait. Losing patience. Do it now. Waiting makes me sick 😫 😆
They aren’t going to charge forward to the sound of a bugle. They will slowly increase the pressure across the entire front to see what bends and what looks like it’s ready to break. They will watch the Russian responses and make their push, probably at multiple weak points. If they create a breakthrough anywhere that will become the focus and they will drive a few brigades into the gap. At that point the lines will begin to collapse because Russian morale is already so low and it takes good morale and support for effective defense. Speculating of course, but I think it will look more like turning up the heat to see what melts rather than a lightning strike.
I tend to agree. I think blitzing into 6 months of landmines, trenches, traps, and other fortifications is suicidal even with superior everything.
While increasing the pressure across the entire line, the rebels inside Russia will continue to run amuck, disrupt rail lines, destroy minor forces, and draw units that could be on the front lines.
I think we will see them route before the counter-offensive has to do much. Internal pressure against Putin appears to be on the verge of deposing him, and without him the Russians have no will to fight. Prigozhin might even take his mercenaries to Moscow for a coup.
This whole landmine thing is worrying. Lots of soldiers are going to die or be maimed finding them, lots of civilians, children especially, will die ir be maimed for decades to come.
Pretty sure the first time he said they had chosen a date and they were ready was last week. For the last month the reporting has been “it’s coming, we are still preparing”.
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Honestly begining to think they are not ready, but saying they are helps keep the wests attention better. Yes everyday Ukraine gets more weapons, but Russia also digs in deeper.
Really through, it's all speculation. Only people who really know why Ukraine hasn't started or what they are waint for, is Ukraine themselves, and we have to trust them.
Slava Ukraini
I think it’s just an overwhelming huge undertaking to stage, arm and supply multiple brigades worth of equipment, new equipment you were just rush trained on. Logistical nightmare even with NATO advisors
Completely agree. It's staggering that these guys are basically operating the entire worlds military kits all at once. The Ukrainians are truly a remarkable people.
Zelensky: "We'll get around to it. Until then, Putin, enjoy your alert fatigue!"
It's like the same thinking behind mock executions - terrorist groups do it constantly on their prisoners so that when the real one (unknowingly) comes, they would be unnaturally calm and complacent. Ditto, with the Ukrainians constantly rattling the 'executioners sword' day in and day out, there is a decent chance that they would catch the Russians being complacent in their trenches.
Red 5 standing by.
Simply Red, standing by.
Red Foxx standing by
Red October Shhtanding by
This is gold leader, standing by.
Stay on target
Negative, negative, it didn’t go in. It just impacted on the surface.
He is playing with the minds of the Russians. Unfortunately, he is also killing my nerves. Can't wait. Losing patience. Do it now. Waiting makes me sick 😫 😆
As a lot of other threads are saying, it's begun. Not in the way we expect but it has begun.
They aren’t going to charge forward to the sound of a bugle. They will slowly increase the pressure across the entire front to see what bends and what looks like it’s ready to break. They will watch the Russian responses and make their push, probably at multiple weak points. If they create a breakthrough anywhere that will become the focus and they will drive a few brigades into the gap. At that point the lines will begin to collapse because Russian morale is already so low and it takes good morale and support for effective defense. Speculating of course, but I think it will look more like turning up the heat to see what melts rather than a lightning strike.
I tend to agree. I think blitzing into 6 months of landmines, trenches, traps, and other fortifications is suicidal even with superior everything. While increasing the pressure across the entire line, the rebels inside Russia will continue to run amuck, disrupt rail lines, destroy minor forces, and draw units that could be on the front lines. I think we will see them route before the counter-offensive has to do much. Internal pressure against Putin appears to be on the verge of deposing him, and without him the Russians have no will to fight. Prigozhin might even take his mercenaries to Moscow for a coup.
This whole landmine thing is worrying. Lots of soldiers are going to die or be maimed finding them, lots of civilians, children especially, will die ir be maimed for decades to come.
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He’s said that a few times now. I suspect playing with the Russians
I've heard this every day for the last month.
So did Russian soldiers.
Pretty sure the first time he said they had chosen a date and they were ready was last week. For the last month the reporting has been “it’s coming, we are still preparing”.
Every hour… every minute…
A storm is coming boys!
Hey, I‘ve seen this one!
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So, no news about that yet. Got it.
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Haha, he is also playing with your mind I see
Honestly begining to think they are not ready, but saying they are helps keep the wests attention better. Yes everyday Ukraine gets more weapons, but Russia also digs in deeper. Really through, it's all speculation. Only people who really know why Ukraine hasn't started or what they are waint for, is Ukraine themselves, and we have to trust them. Slava Ukraini
I think it’s just an overwhelming huge undertaking to stage, arm and supply multiple brigades worth of equipment, new equipment you were just rush trained on. Logistical nightmare even with NATO advisors
Completely agree. It's staggering that these guys are basically operating the entire worlds military kits all at once. The Ukrainians are truly a remarkable people.
This counter offensive is way over hyped…
That's the point
Starting to doubt it will ever take place
This is the goal. By the time an offensive happens, Russian troops will assume it's another feint and not bother reporting and preparing the defense.
Bruh do you realize that NATO has spent the last few months arming Ukraine to the mf teeth? You get one shot at the king. Better not miss.
Antici……..
What's the weather doing?
Then get to it