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GregariousGroundhog

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12. Ukraine has already been targeting Russian supply nodes and infrastructure

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 11:57 AM

Apr 2023

The effect of the HIMARS and the GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) rockets it fires has been such that Russia cannot store large amounts of materiel closer than 90km (about 55 miles) from the frontline. Russia's logistics system has historically been heavily dependent on rail movement, and having to truck supplies 50+ miles to units in the field has been a challenge for them.

The GLSDR (Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb) that recently started being manufactured by a cooperation between Boeing and Saab will increase Ukraine's reach to 150km (about 90 miles). That's going to cause the Russian's even more headaches in their logistics.

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It's time for the US to "let" Ukraine hit targets deep in Russia [View all] yaesu Apr 2023 OP

Let Ukraine hit Moscow. dalton99a Apr 2023 #1

No. Absolutely 💯 no way in hell AntivaxHunters Apr 2023 #2

It's already happened to some limited degree. But you're right it can't be a massive strike Bucky Apr 2023 #4

They've actually done that a bit, but very selectively Bucky Apr 2023 #3

I don't think we should have a say in how Ukraine reacts to Russia. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #5

Border areas first. roamer65 Apr 2023 #6

Yes, the RU people will get the hint without strikes on residential areas dutch777 Apr 2023 #7

Ukraine has already been targeting Russian supply nodes and infrastructure GregariousGroundhog Apr 2023 #12

Agree. Let Ukraine get spicy and hit some hard Russian targets. MenloParque Apr 2023 #8

Revenge is a dish best served cold. I wish Putin would be kidnapped and taken to Ukraine. flying_wahini Apr 2023 #9

I agree, but only for military targets within Russia Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #10

That's exactly what they have done so far Bucky Apr 2023 #11