[rdcbn1]

No link, just my opinion.

And besides, the Russians have already cut most of the bridges that NATO could use to send troops and armor into Ukraine from neighboring countries so land offensives are going to be a bit problematic. .

Don’t think it’s controversial to say that the Russians would have a very rough time with a serious American air attack. We would be in and out before they even knew we were there, and many Russian troops would be dead before they even knew they were under attack.

[BobL]

“No link, just my opinion.” I suspected as much, that’s fine.

“We would be in and out before they even knew we were there, and many Russian troops would be dead before they even knew they were under attack.”

Assume that’s also an opinion. Plenty here thought our wonder-weapons would wreak havoc on the Russians, and our stuff is getting DESTROYED there...plenty of video proof, in just the past 2 weeks.

Based on that, I wouldn’t be so sure that their air defenses are as pathetic as you imply...given our record of underestimating them in this war.

[Right_Wing_Madman]

the Russians would have a very rough time with a serious American air attack

The US would first need to destroy all Russian air defense in Ukraine, like the US did to Iraq in 2003. This is not an easy task. Chess would be a much easier game if the opponent couldn't respond to my move!

The US air force will not fly anywhere until air superiority is achieved. They never want a repeat of what happened in Japan and Germany in WW2.