So, now, the question is, does Russia intend to move on Odessa, i. e., will they fight to re-take the west bank, or will they hold at the east bank of the Dnieper? This area might give us our first glimpse at Russia’s central strategy.
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I was under the impression - could be wrong! - the Russians had crossed the Dniepr. The Ukrainians crossed back at another locale.
Yep. This is what I call a proper offensive force
It seems that today was more for probing/recon attacks, and to test the main defensive lines of Ukranian forces. After this task is completed, massive concentration of forces will be used
However, this bridge is on the main road from Crimea to Odessa.
You have to get your enemy to mass/concentrate their forces in order to have something to attack en masse!
So far it looks like they are aiming to take the Eastern part of the Ukraine, including Kiev. Take a look at this speculation from CSIS back in January:
An interesting development in the north is Russia's decision to advance through the irradiated Pripyat marshes from Belarus, as speculated by CSIS.
They'll probably want to take back all the territories that were historically gifted by Russia to Ukraine. The south also has far more ethnic Russians so there'll be less resistance.
If we use the Syrian war as a template, the Russians might try to change the ethnic makeup of the country. In Syria, many of the Sunnis fled or were sent to Idlib. In Ukraine the most pro Ukraine nationalist and Ukrainian speakers are going to flee to the west of the country while the Russian speakers might welcome the Russian troops. So you'll end up with a southern and eastern Ukraine that will formally become part of Russia and a western Ukraine that will be ruled by a puppet government.
If changing the ethnic composition of the region is part of the plan, it also makes sense to attack slowly. This gives civilians the time to flee. Those who hate Russian occupation the most, will flee first. After a few days only those who can tolerate the Russian conquest will be left
VDV setting up defensive position, gunfire ensues
I wonder why the Russians want to take a nuclear contaminated wasteland.
The press arriving at Kiev airport checkpoint -
Press: *to soldier* Who are in control of the airport?
Soldier: The Russians are in control.
Press: Well... where are the Russians?
Soldier: WE ARE THE RUSSIANS.
Press: O_O
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