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Best_man23

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4. The Ukrainians are fighting a total war

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #3)

Fri Mar 11, 2022, 09:22 PM

Mar 2022

Russia, so far has not.

And that 11 million available for military service might be on the low side, as I'm assuming that number is military age men. We know there are more than a few Ukrainian women who have donned battle dress and picked up arms.

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++ llashram Mar 2022 #1

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Not enough troops EX500rider Mar 2022 #3

The Ukrainians are fighting a total war Best_man23 Mar 2022 #4