Russian supply lines are much longer, how can you not see that?
Why in the world would we not be sharing satellite and drone data of Russian troop movements and mine laying activities within Ukraine? They aren't laying mines inside Russia.
Are you vying for champion excuse maker with this post?
Longer from what? Where they are made in Russia? I am sure by this point Russia has several layers of distribution close to the front, so no it is not longer. The Russian supplies are established, and unless Ukraine makes some crazy gains, 50 miles minimum, they aren't going to impact Russian logistics. On the other hand Ukraine will have to extend it supply lines as it pushes forward. That is a lot more difficult to do under combat situations than drawing from established positions that the Russians will theoretically be pushed closer to. And considering how little is actually made in Ukraine I would Ukraine's supply lines from York Pennsylvania is far longer than Russia pulling from Niznhy Tagil Russia. Both are the relative largest tank manufacturers for each side.
I have never said they weren't sharing information with them. I have said we don't know what information we are sharing with them, and we don't know how/if Ukraine has used it, or if they even can use it. If Ukraine wasn't looking for the mining activities why would you expect them to know about it? As far as I understand it satellite images are just pictures, and it doesn't come automatically labeled with all the information of what is being looked at. Experts, or computer programs would be required, are we providing that, or are we just providing the stills? And even if we are giving them the exact level of information, nothing says Ukraine had that as a priority to review, and incorporate into their plans.
I am just pointing out the realities, you are calling them excuses in order to avoid dealing with the fact that war isn't pretty and doesn't go as expected. I have said from the start, and still believe that Ukraine will lose. period. no excuse making about it. even if they do win, failed offensives, and defenses, are a part of the winning side's history. A large Ukrainian offensive, if that is what was actually planned, has failed/not arrived.
There are a myriad of reasons why it has failed, weather was never an "excuse" I made, that is one you brought up. I was just pointing out how your excuse of weather wasn't consistent to itself when you say its only an issue for the Russians, but only helps the Ukrainians. I was pointing out the very self evident truth that that assumption is bs. The weather helps/hurts both sides the same. any advantage given to Ukraine by frozen ground is given to Russia, any disadvantage for Russia will also hinder Ukraine.
