> Now is the time for Ukraine to hit Crimea hard… <
That would probably be a major mistake. An attack on “Mother Russia” would turn many anti-Putin Russians into pro-Putin Russians. Rally ‘round the flag, and all that.
And yes, I know Crimea is not part of Mother Russia. But most Russians don’t see it that way.
Military opportunities like this don’t come along every day and must be taken advantage of.