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Old 21st Sep 2022, 12:17
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Let's reflect on the situation the Russian armed forces are in as they prepare for a influx of new mobilised reservists ...

They sent a portion of their training capability into front line service in Ukraine back in May
Forbes 5th May 2022
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidax...h=3c6d55eba98f

The quantity and quality of equipment available to the Russians is low and declining
Breaking Defense 11th Sept 2022
https://breakingdefense.com/2022/09/...into-invasion/

The Russian Air Force has failed to control the skies and by some assessments, is incapable of operating in a coordinated way with ground elements
The Spectator 18th Sept 2022
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/...s-over-ukraine

Russia continues to move naval assets away from the combat area
Naval News 14th Sept 2022
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news...g-from-crimea/

I guess Mssr.Putin et al are relying on the spirit of the Great Patriotic War to get them through ..... in which case, training for those mobilised may well be similar to


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