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Old 09-05-2019, 06:19 PM
mpipes mpipes is offline
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Oh they know the spec ops guys are going in there! But none of the Pact troops believe for a second it is anywhere near "safe." Most rank and file conscripts believe that if they go into the exclusion zone they will get a lethal dose of radiation. The extent of the lies about the radiation levels have caught up with the government, and in fact, trying to send units into the area has caused mass mutinies and unit revolts and even mass defections to the Ukrainians (Ukraine is independent and a NATO ally). While there are pockets of high radiation, spec op troops going into the zone will only get 1 to 2 rads of exposure a week.

The Soviet invasion in 1997 resulted in a quagmire. The Russians managed to occupy Kiev and other areas up to about 100 miles beyond the border and then the Ukrainians held and stalemate ensued, because the Soviets did not have the troops to spare to drive forward, and the Ukrainians lacked the strength to kick them out. Mainly, the Russian Army concentrates on holding the railroad line that runs east-west through the ruins of Kiev. The Ukrainians concentrate on keeping pressure on the Soviets and causing a constant stream of casualties to erode morale and hopefully force the Russians to decide to pull the remaining troops out.

Its a fun little oasis surrounded by a sea of chaos - at least outwardly...there are surprises lurking about. Ever wonder what a pride of rabid lions might do to a hapless team?

Last edited by mpipes; 09-06-2019 at 03:18 AM.
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