22-10-2022, 02:31 PM
(22-10-2022, 11:12 AM)harm_less Wrote:(21-10-2022, 06:30 PM)nzoomed Wrote: That's what I'm hoping for too and it already appears to be happening in some shape or form, but we haven't even really seen the first wave of conscripts arriving on the battlefield yet, but going by what I've seen, I can't see many putting up much of a fight.Saw the top photo in this article posted on twitter recently with a comment following it claiming that 18 year old would be conscripted as of November 1st.
Looks like 'Grandad's' army with plenty of grey hair and pot bellies. Cannon fodder .
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/ageing-conscr...n-ukraine/
Poor sods; but those older ones might have the sense to escape if an opportunity comes up, or surrender as fast as possible.
The good thing is that it does make it obvious that Putin is desperate. Though of course, that might make him do something stupider than what he's already done.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)