Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Also another possibility
I cannot be the only one wondering whether the attack being attributed to Ukraine in Belgorod, Russia isn’t a Russian false flag attack on itself as a pretext to launch another (possibly even nuclear) attack on Ukraine in the name of defending “Russian national security”.
Except that the Ukrainians have already claimed this.
Looks to me that Ukraine is saying to Russia: "Okay, you've said you're pulling back but are still striking targets in rear areas. We're prepared to do likewise." No coincidence that Russia struck an oil terminal near Lviv a few days ago.
Another thought - given the withdrawal is intended to enable Russia to strengthen their push in the Donbas, perhaps the canny Ukrainians are playing double bluff i.e. making Russia think twice about diverting too much resource elsewhere?