Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Claustrum

(4,845 posts)
1. I hope it's a withdrawal because the other option is going to be hard to see.
Thu Mar 10, 2022, 06:09 PM
Mar 2022

The other option would be getting his troops far away enough from the bombs/bioweapons/nukes.

unblock

(52,208 posts)
4. actually that is a possibility
Thu Mar 10, 2022, 06:11 PM
Mar 2022

there has been chatter about a biological/chemical/radiological attack as early as friday/this weekend.

i would not expect an outright nuke, but rather a "dirty bomb" if they go with a radiological attack.

unblock

(52,208 posts)
2. i wouldn't bet on it. more likely, just trying to not get too far ahead of supply lines.
Thu Mar 10, 2022, 06:09 PM
Mar 2022

the assassination attempts got compromised and their attempt at blitzkrieg didn't work.

i'm guessing they're regrouping and shifting to a more methodical advance.

Wingus Dingus

(8,052 posts)
5. Might be because their tank guys were recently turned into hamburger, or it's because
Thu Mar 10, 2022, 06:19 PM
Mar 2022

Russia is planning to send in bombers to hit Kyiv. I hope it's the first thing.

scipan

(2,350 posts)
9. My local NBC news just said that Russian troops
Thu Mar 10, 2022, 07:15 PM
Mar 2022

are moving south again towards Kyiv on either side, so maybe they decided they don’t need them. Still, one can hope.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Is Putrid starting withdr...