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Well, maybe Putin's plan B at this point is to tell Ukrainians either give up Donbas and Crimea or he will proceed with carpet bombing the whole country. A mont
by hdjjhhvvhga 5y ago
Well, maybe Putin's plan B at this point is to tell Ukrainians either give up Donbas and Crimea or he will proceed with carpet bombing the whole country. A month ago this wouldn't be an option for Zelensky but being responsible for the lives of millions gives you a different perspective, especially if you can end the war and the suffering of your people instantly with just one difficult decision. Tough spot. Especially when you know you can't believe in any word Putin says.
- drran 5y agoCarpet bombing of the largest country in Europe with what? They lost about 20 planes in 48 hours, i.e. one plane every 2 hours. At such rate, they will lose all their aviation, everything that can fly, in less than 6 months.
- anelson 5y agoHe doesn’t need to carpet bomb the whole country. He just needs to lay waste to Kyiv and Kharkiv with rocket artillery, maybe thermobaric weapons if he’s willing to commit even more unspeakable horrors. There was a TOS-1A sighted approaching Kyiv so the option is at least on the table. Compared to what the Russian army is capable of doing to civilian population centers, they’re actually restraining themselves so far. I’m terrified that the gloves might come off…