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Out of curiosity, would be it be in the realm of possibility that Ukraine dispatches an offensive force into Russian territory? Maybe it could get the pressure
by djohnston 5y ago
Out of curiosity, would be it be in the realm of possibility that Ukraine dispatches an offensive force into Russian territory? Maybe it could get the pressure off with a long needle.
- Balero 5y agoWhilst this might (emphasis on the might) be a good idea in a purely military world, it would not be useful in the real world. Military action is an extension of politics. Ukraine is viewed as the good people being attacked by the bad. They get a lot of support, both home and abroad because of this. If they launch even a limited attack into Russian or Belarusian territory they will compromise this position, and potentially lose support now or in the future at home or abroad. You can never forget that war is politics, and not the other way around.
- belval 5y agoThis would be the worst thing they can do right now. They don't stand any chance of winning against Russia if the Russians suddenly have a reason to hate them. By playing only defense, they are a victim, even a martyr. Who doesn't empathize with someone having to pick up a weapon and fight for their country/survival. It's the stuff of songs and legends.
- bigbizisverywyz 5y agoWhat might be nice instead is of Ukraine can buy a few French Exocet missiles and attack the Russian fleet in the Black sea. That might hit them where it hurts.
- foxyv 5y agoAs I understand it, they have been attacking Russian ships. I guess there is some speculation that Russians have been using civilian shipping as cover, resulting in two non-Russian ships being damaged by fire meant for warships.
- PoignardAzur 5y agoIt's absolutely infeasible militarily. In asymmetric warfare, the weaker force benefits from being spread out. Concentrating just gives the larger force a bigger target to shoot at. But you need a large force to mount an offense into enemy territory.