Ukraine war: Putin says no more massive strikes - for now

[webfact]

Mr Putin said he did not regret the invasion, although the current situation was "not pleasant"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is no need for more massive strikes on Ukraine, days after the heaviest bombardment of the country since the war began.

 

He said most designated targets of the strikes had been hit, adding that it was not his aim to destroy Ukraine.

 

Moscow's goal of mobilising 300,000 men would be met within two weeks, he said. Mr Putin's words come as Russian forces seem stalled and Ukraine advances, almost eight months since the invasion.

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63255617

 

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[Zaphod]

A couple of missiles to the center of red square might make putin rethink his plans....

[Eric Loh]

Putin trying hard to spin. Fact is that he has used up to 70% of missiles in his arsenal and most failed to hit the targets or intercepted. No strategic targets were hit. Created some potholes on roads and destroyed residential buildings & nothing of strategic military significant. Russia military incompetence in full display. Myth of the mighty red army is just a myth. Russia will not stand a chance in a war with the NATO forces with their modern and high precision military hardwares 

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3466423-russia-has-used-up-about-70-of-its-highprecision-missiles-since-warstart-bellingcat.html

 

[ballpoint]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Moscow's goal of mobilising 300,000 men would be met within two weeks, he said.

He's mobilised far more than that - counting the ones who have mobilised themselves across various borders.  And, many of the ones he's conscripted have been permanently immobilised.