SeattleGriz wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 6:23 pmRussia's full scale version is much more integrated, just like how the F16 integrates with other systems. They are a part of a bigger whole. Russia is not using that whole capability, just SMO parts. Putin needs governmental approval to go full nuts.Skjellyfetti wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 6:12 pm
Yeah, this is bullshit. What full time military can Russia not use because of the SMO designation?
That they aren't officially at war prevents (or is supposed to prevent) them from using conscripts at the front. That's been happening anyway... but, the SMO designation isn't preventing them from using any full time, professional soldiers.
Houndys fat.
Putin is the government.