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If ISR indicated an upcoming incursion, would RF be able to reallocate "stuff" and make counter-preparations without afu detection? PR stunt or vengeance or to assay the RF reaction to modify forthcoming npp plans we can only wonder at this point. I'm not entirely convinced this necessarily had or required mi6 or even regional command approval. How far degraded is their command structure? Surely it varies from location but I can't imagine having a bunch of kidnapped and abused kids with weapons and amphetamines that clearly know they're being killed for a war that they could obviously never win would be have great adherence to structured commands from the top that are oftentimes complained about online.. We're always reading about their lack of love and confidence in that Syrskyzi (sp!) fellow. Bunch of hyped up kids n mercs knowing the clock is ticking just get everyone within radio range to charge and have at it, do something to kill the unbearable suspense without any grand plans from anyone outside far outside their region or too far up the chain of command? I have no idea sir. We hear of azov holding the lines preventing desertion and we're told every move is a nato move and assume uniformed folks with medals and serious faces standing around with fingers pointed at maps.. At some points I'll assume that is true but at others I know there actually must be a lot less cohesion and structure in this circus. Did that make sense? I do pray ISR is focused on the bridge and npp's, moves on Crimea may make little sense from some seasoned military strategist general guy but there has been little ukraine interest in logic or foresight or this SMO would have never been required. I think the RF uniformed brass standing around that table with maps must often just toss their hands in the air with bewilderment, perplexed by the pure lunacy of a some of these moves. Blessings. And thanks for sharing.

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thanks.. in regards your question - it is too early to tell is my thought.. it might or might not be a pr stunt..

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