At the end of the day, HIMARS – and other so-called “advanced Western weapons” – is but a tool wielded by the same actor who has been systematically defeated by the Russian military. This will not change, whether Ukraine employs four, eight, 12… or even 60 HIMARS systems.

First and foremost, the survivability of the HIMARS is a critical factor – Russia excels at destroying Western-provided weaponry. The HIMARS footprint is a large one, with dozens of trucks needed to carry the ammunition used by the launcher. Vehicles need fuel, and ammunition needs protective storage – as do the launchers. This considerable footprint creates a signature which is detectable by any capable intelligence service – and the Russians have capable intelligence services. Indeed, the irony is that the larger the number of HIMARS brought into service by Ukraine, the greater the likelihood of detection and interdiction (i.e. destruction) by Russia.

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Ever heard of the Afghanistan war where the Russians were decisively defeated? Or heard of Vietnam war that USA lost (over 50k soldiers). Only a stupid army or country will try to invade a country the size of Ukraine and think they will win. The little area In Ukraine Russia has won they know if they mistakenly try oer stretching their troops further it will be a disaster like the first few weeks of the war

blackboy:
Ever heard of the Afghanistan war where the Russians were decisively defeated? Or heard of Vietnam war that USA lost (over 50k soldiers). Only a stupid army or country will try to invade a country the size of Ukraine and think they will win. The little area In Ukraine Russia has won they know if they mistakenly try oer stretching their troops further it will be a disaster like the first few weeks of the war

Russia learned from Afghanistan

Main reason Russia has not dedicated all her troops

ken6488:
Russia learned from Afghanistan

Main reason Russia has not dedicated all her troops

True. They're upgrading weapons and tactics in response to what Ukraine and NATO deploys

The longer the war the stronger roubles become

blackboy:
Ever heard of the Afghanistan war where the Russians were decisively defeated? Or heard of Vietnam war that USA lost (over 50k soldiers). Only a stupid army or country will try to invade a country the size of Ukraine and think they will win. The little area In Ukraine Russia has won they know if they mistakenly try oer stretching their troops further it will be a disaster like the first few weeks of the war

If you are intelligent enough, you should know the difference between Russia and soviet union. Whenever you talk about Afghanistan. And 90s ain't 2000s.

imagine if the talibans had the same weapons that biden is sendind to ukraine lol..