Soldato
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Looks like they were already under arrest while the coup that wasn't a coup was going on, as they filmed their "hostage" video with plees for Prigz to stop
Interesting on Forbes :
Several Powerful Ukrainian Brigades Are Missing In Action
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Several Powerful Ukrainian Brigades Are Missing In Action
Where is the Ukrainian army’s 117th Mechanized Brigade?www.forbes.com
Also mentions
Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade Is Ridiculously Powerful—And Could Lead The Coming Counteroffensive
Which is where it is claimed the challys are
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Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade Is Ridiculously Powerful—And Could Lead The Coming Counteroffensive
It’s apparent that the 2,000-person brigade, which formed in February, will lead from the front once Ukraine’s spring mud finally dries up and Kyiv launches its long-planned counteroffensive.www.forbes.com
There's a decent amount of equipment there, but for some perspective the UK invaded Iraq with 120 Challenger 2's and around 100 Warriors, Ukraine only has 14 Challengers and 90 Strykers.
I agree, and pointed out the cost of a missile in my response.
Russia's mindset is to just blow stuff up, and hope for the best.
I'm not saying it's rational, or even effective, it is just the way they do things.
The VDV is no longer an airborne force though right? Weren't they recommend reconstructed as a mechanised infantry?
I doubt they are the elite force they used to be.
Does make you wonder if others were involved in the plan and were caught before it fully went into action (If the US knew then the Russians may also), and if some of those flying out of Moscow on the weekend were also involved and knew the plan was falling apart. Could be a reason why Prigozhin had to settle.
Looks like they were already under arrest while the coup that wasn't a coup was going on, as they filmed their "hostage" video with plees for Prigz to stop
Does make you wonder if others were involved in the plan and were caught before it fully went into action (If the US knew then the Russians may also), and if some of those flying out of Moscow on the weekend were also involved and knew the plan was falling apart. Could be a reason why Prigozhin had to settle.
Bless sorry to upset you
Maybe one of these will cheer you up
Seems like they need more demining ability, and more air cover. I don't think they need more tanks.
Yesterday US said it's intelligence showed several Russian general's supported Prigozhin to replace Putin.
Today General Surovikin has just been arrested, more may follow