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if Russia does make it to Odessa
I just can't see Russia risking an amphibious attack on Odessa. Its super well fortified and Ukraine are well dug in there. Amphibious landings are difficult and incredibly risky. If they are going to take Odessa I think they might have to do it from the land which would be incredibly resource intensive in itself.
Edit: Do they even need to take it? A naval blockade would probably do the trick. Wonder if the Ukrainians are sorting out some Air to Sea missiles?
Stonehedge-
Oh I don't know, won't this be another opportunity for them to demonstrate incompetence in another military sphere?
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They have Exocet missiles but were buying a new system, Neptune but wasn't due for delivery until April
i guess the main reason to take it is if you are planning to bridge across to transnistria
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They want Odessa so their corridor can include Transnistria https://www.intellinews.com/former-moldovan-pm-says-if-russia-occupies-odesa-next-target-is-transnistria-236799/
Alex_B
greentricky
nick_h.
Radio quoted yesterday that 90%+ of Ukraine wheat exports go via their ports, if Russia does make it to Odessa, Ukraine has significant problems ahead. Even if Russia don't and a true is announced, it will take them a long time to get their other ports functioning at full capacity again.