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> Even russia was able to secure hostomel despite losses. The first air assault failed outright. The second was a not quite success that held on for two weeks
by defrost 2y ago
> Even russia was able to secure hostomel despite losses.
The first air assault failed outright. The second was a not quite success that held on for two weeks and was a definitive failure to meet objectives after a month.
If you define "success" as they had a fortnight they held out for prior to being killed or forced to withdraw then yes, that was a success . . .
Big picture wise .. not the game planned by Russia that was intended to seize and hold control of the airport while taking the capital.
That was a definite face plant.
- throwaway48476 2y agoIf russia had planned an invasion and brought more weapons instead of dress uniforms and riot shields they may well have been successful. The initial air assault did meet its objectives regardless of failures later and elsewhere. This success is likely instructive for a potential Taiwan invasion. They need to take it more seriously and build a network of remote control turrets.