Geopolitics
Military Expert Claims Russia Running Out of Military Targets as Civilian Strikes Show Frustration
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"What it actually shows is Russia is running out of military targets. And there's no evidence at all that by hitting civilian targets, you actually advance your war aims. In fact, it almost certainly puts them back. Therefore, whilst it's tragic that we lose a number of people each night to these attacks, actually it demonstrates Russia's frustration and the fact that on the front lines is struggling to make progress."
Sean Bell offers a controversial analysis that Russia's increased targeting of civilian infrastructure in Kyiv indicates military weakness rather than strength. He argues Russia can no longer recruit enough soldiers to replace losses and that Ukraine is recapturing more territory than Russia is gaining, suggesting the tide may be shifting despite the human tragedy of civilian casualties.
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