I will not even ask for proof that 150k Russian troops are involved in the exercises. Because this number was simply "said by American intelligence." Moreover, this number changed many times depending on the fantasies of the one who reported 90k and 120k and 150k. Could have said more.
And why do we need to take into account only ground forces? After all, modern warfare is the last thing waged by ground forces. First of all, aviation, naval forces and missile forces are used. Not to mention the railway troops and supply troops. That is, for the war it is necessary to take into account just the total number of troops.
Given that Ukraine has 250k troops and 1 million in reserve, shouldn't it be necessary to think that 150k troops are just not enough for a successful war with Ukraine?
Playing the numbers game here, aren't we ?
I will not even ask for proof that 150k Russian troops are involved in the exercises. Because this number was simply "said by American intelligence." Moreover, this number changed many times depending on the fantasies of the one who reported 90k and 120k and 150k. Could have said more.
Yeah, since I can't personally scout to the Russo-Ukrainian border to count troops, I will believe the numbers from NATO, because it is believable depending on the number of trains and equipment being carried into Belarus and Belgorod region since last month.
And why do we need to take into account only ground forces? After all, modern warfare is the last thing waged by ground forces. First of all, aviation, naval forces and missile forces are used. Not to mention the railway troops and supply troops. That is, for the war it is necessary to take into account just the total number of troops.
Taking navy, air force, and missile force, it will be more than 150k. You cannot accurately count them as they are deployed at a standoff distance, so pinpointing a number is not possible. Ground troops, boots on the ground are more whole numbers that can be counted.
Given that Ukraine has 250k troops and 1 million in reserve, shouldn't it be necessary to think that 150k troops are just not enough for a successful war with Ukraine?
Ukraine's ground forces
total active troops are around 150-170k. Total active troops mean, they can field less than that in direct combat. Conscriptions/reserves are there, but they are unlikely to be a major hindrance.
Again, Russia don't need to fight man-to-man, they will target critical facilities with airstrikes, cut-off Kiev and capture it.