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Surely some surface-to-surface missiles or long range artillery could reach the Russian column and break through the air defenses? It seems to me like both side
by riskneutral 5y ago
Surely some surface-to-surface missiles or long range artillery could reach the Russian column and break through the air defenses? It seems to me like both sides are holding back from unleashing the full fury of their power, for good reason.
- isbvhodnvemrwvn 5y agoUkraine might get handheld anti-tank or anti-air missiles, but they don't get heavy equipment like long-range surface-to-surface or SAM missiles. If they use artillery, they risk counter-battery fire or air attacks.
- mywittyname 5y agoUkraine is pushing for a NATO-led no fly zone specifically for this reason. They can't attack this column without exposing their troops to counter-attacks from Russian aircraft. For now, there is no functional difference between destroyed equipment and disabled equipment. Turning this disabled equipment into destroyed equipment carries risks for no immediate gains. (Granted, this might look like a poor decision in hindsight)