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  • ImOnADiet@lemmygrad.ml
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    1 year ago

    I just thought offensives were pretty hard in the winter because of the cold and especially all the snow/ice, but rivers freezing seems like the only advantage to me

    • pipedpiper@lemmygrad.ml
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      1 year ago

      Russia has great experience with winter offensives , they shouldn't miss the chance because the west won't .

      • ImOnADiet@lemmygrad.ml
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        1 year ago

        Tbh i dont blame russia for not wanting to launch huge offensives, ultimately they cost a lot of lives and they’re quite content to just slowly grind them down. Still, this does seem like an optimal time if they’re going to do one with what Soviet Snake said, especially since Europe will probably struggle with heating their homes again this year I assume

    • Soviet Snake@lemmygrad.ml
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      1 year ago

      Snow flattens the terrain and makes it easier for tanks to move, as far as I know, which gives Russia quite a big advantage since they have a lot of them and Ukraine doesn't. Moreover, it requires preparation and special equipment which Ukraine also probably lacks, and which is easier to transport for Russia.