In addition to Bob's detailed reporting he alluded to the ISW posts which is an independent look at progress https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29. Not sure of the interrelationship. Both are suggesting Russians are facing troubles. While we assume the vast resources of Russia remain uncommitted, their pulling troops from outside seems odd. How much stuff and people can they afford to lose?
Much of this reminded me of the Hungarian revolution in '56. I went to school with some of the refugees. The US promised a lot but delivered little. At least they are now in NATO.
Do you have any idea of how long Mariupol can hold out? It seems that Mariupol is becoming the pivot upon which the entire war is turning. It is the sole focus of Russian activity, seize it, have the 'land corridor' to Crimea, turn north to encircle the Donbass and then declare victory. Am I missing something?
In addition to Bob's detailed reporting he alluded to the ISW posts which is an independent look at progress https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29. Not sure of the interrelationship. Both are suggesting Russians are facing troubles. While we assume the vast resources of Russia remain uncommitted, their pulling troops from outside seems odd. How much stuff and people can they afford to lose?
Much of this reminded me of the Hungarian revolution in '56. I went to school with some of the refugees. The US promised a lot but delivered little. At least they are now in NATO.
Do you have any idea of how long Mariupol can hold out? It seems that Mariupol is becoming the pivot upon which the entire war is turning. It is the sole focus of Russian activity, seize it, have the 'land corridor' to Crimea, turn north to encircle the Donbass and then declare victory. Am I missing something?
I don't know. I am amazed they have lasted this long.