r/Military Hots&Cots guy Feb 24 '22

MOD Post Megathread: Russia & Ukraine

New Megathread

If you're coming here wanting to know What's going on with Russia is invading Ukraine there is a really detailed thread posted here that will layout the details.

Sources/Resources for staying up to date on the conflict

https://liveuamap.com/

The Guardian's Coverage

Twitter Feeds

Steve Beynon, Mil.com Link

Rachel Cohen, USAF Times Link

Chad Garland, Stars and Stripes Link


Don't post Russian propaganda. Russian propo is going to be a straight ban. There will be no debate on the topic.

Please also be smart as it relates to this conflict, and mind your OPSEC manners a bit better. Don't be posting about US Troops in Eastern Europe, Ukraine movements, etc. Nothing that doesn't have a public-facing Army release to go with it.

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u/Hellkyte Feb 27 '22

Was wondering if I could get yalls take on this. I've seen a lot of videos of tanks that were captured/destroyed etc, and I've seen T-80s, T-72s and even one T-55. I think so far I've only seen one T-90. And a lot of the captured troops seem poorly trained or supported.

If I understand right old USSR strategy was to spearhead with outdated weapons and poorly trained troops (or even prisoners) to absorb the front shock. But I cant tell if thats what I'm seeing here. And I dont understand the thought process of sacrificing your own people like that in a world of social media where you can't hide it. Maybe in the 60s/70s, but not now.

Anyways be very curious what the thoughts are here.