That and Russia just has a good ISR complex. Everyone thinks only the Americans have satellites watching and know how to listen to other people's comms. It's not that hard for a country like Russia to do the same. Don't know why they are so surprised by this.
There is also a possibility of locals informing Russia. This area was firmly pro-Russian.
That and Russia just has a good ISR complex. Everyone thinks only the Americans have satellites watching and know how to listen to other people's comms. It's not that hard for a country like Russia to do the same. Don't know why they are so surprised by this.
It has fallen behind American one after 1991, but looks like it's still enough for a regional war.