Originally Posted by
MPN11
I have no doubt a lot of RU kit is old. It was/is also robust, easy to maintain and likely perfectly serviceable. Just like the AK47/AK74, they all work. And they have vast numbers of them. And the unskilled conscripts to operate them.
Now talk about a target-rich environment of RU materiel and personnel in a conflict. Assuming only conventional munitions, how long before the West simply runs out of ammunition? One smart munition per tank?
Realistically, I see the only resolution through diplomacy. And Vlad holds nearly all the cards, if Europe still wants its Gas supplies. Same with China, if you want consumer electronics etc. The West doesn’t have the leverage with the Communist States any more … we have sold out long ago.
As has been said AK47 are so durable. In Vietnam war the Vietcong would just throw the weapons when Americans attacked and run for cover, underground etc. Once everything calmed down they would return to the area pick a rifle back up and carry on.