Retired Colonel on the potential impact of 300,000 more Russian troops

Russia is launching a partial mobilization of its citizens, President Vladimir Putin announced during a highly anticipated speech to the nation. Russia will call up 300,000 reservists as part of its partial mobilization, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Russian television. Retired Colonel Cedric Leighton discusses the potential impact of Putin’s move. #CNN #News

[Sam-eynn]

"They might make a difference in these areas" - proceeds to circle the entirety of the land occupied by the Russians. Such insight!

[KrikXela]

Colonel Cedric Leighton has possibly the most interesting weather segment I have ever seen.

[X-VoodooKing-X]

I wouldn't worry. I used to be a reservist and about 60% of us have beer bellies.

[LamNguyenJULY]

"An army's effectiveness depends on its size, training, experience, and morale, and morale is worth more than any of the other factors combined" Napoleon Bonaparte

[pokerandphilosophy]

This is not a full blown citizen mobilisation. President Putin has been very clear that this is a *partial* citizen mobilisation. For now, little girls younger than twelve-year-old are allowed to remain some distance away from the front lines.

[bizda_eng_arzoni]

Zelensky is the world's biggest comedian, he turned Russia into a joke after all

[Ucanthandlthetruth]

Can't adequately supply the first few waves of troops.... then send more troops!

[himoffthequakeroatbox]

Russian and Ukrainian are similar languages, but sometimes things don't translate exactly. "Partial mobilisation" comes out as something like "target practice".

[John-chnp]

The impact is this: These troops will probably increase sunflower fertilizer in Ukraine.

[catfishcave]

In 6-9 months 300, 000 troops still won’t make a difference; untrained troops now will lead to massive casualties. More troops = more advanced weapons from NATO.

[tammyclayton]

Colonel Cedric Leighton never even mentioned its going to take 3-4 months to get these troops out and whether they even have the equipment for 300, 000 ?

[VirrealWorld]

I hit my neighbor with a car. While he was in the hospital, i voted to take ownership of his home. Now I own 2 homes.

[DavidJ]

Question: how do you know when your military is worthless and defeated?

Answer: When you have to start recruiting criminals from prisons. 🤣🤣

Slava Ukraini!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇲

[magnusschlosser]

Very good analyst... "where can the 300k troops help?" Plots a line over all territory...

[archstanton]

300, 000 more troops will turn an already target rich environment into an even more target rich environment. Just gotta keep the weapons flowing to Ukraine.

[zoom]

All those retired generals now are experts 🤣🤣🤣

[hybridarmyoffreeworld]

Whatever danger might come from a wounded pootler, it's nothing compared to the danger of a victorious, unbridled pootler
. No compromise.

[DavidJ]

Ukrainian warriors: "Filling orders for cargo 200 and cargo 300 is our business, and business is GOOD!!!" 🤣

Slava Ukraini!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇲

[maymunapeer]

Oh my God, when will this madness end. Why can we not live all live together in peace, friendship and harmony.
Rumi, a 13th century Persian philosopher's view on wars, ( with which I totally agree) " Wars, like childrens fights, are meaningless, pitiless and contemptible."

[truthhurts]

EQUIPMENT and SUPPLY PROBLEMS...The Russian issue is lack of Equipement and Supplies. 300, 000 more troops will mean little except for more body bags will be needed.