—” strategically insignificant.”
Are you sure?
This event clearly shows great weakness in Russian air defense.
Will Russia remove AA from in and around Ukraine to cover the homefront?
So many targets, and not enough defensive systems to cover them. And the refineries are large easy targets, and they burn so well.
The Chinese will only pay firesale prices or less.
Such a deal.
“March 2024, Russia’s government announced a six-month ban on diesel and gasoline exports to help stabilize prices in the domestic market. “
An army marches on its stomach and rides on diesel power.
Yes, I'm quite sure
Ukraine has become Hamas, and all they will be able to muster is the occasional "shoot and scoot."
Meanwhile, resolve in Russia grows to go William Tecumseh Sherman on Ukraine on their march to Kiev.