The MSM is full of talk this morning from sources, none of which are Russia MOD, all of which are anti Russian, saying that Russia is going to establish a buffer zone in Ukraine to prevent risks to a small city in southern Russia.
It sounds all very reasonable and credible. It has basis in nothing.
There has been no statement from Russia’s defense establishment or Putin as to the goal. They could intend to take that city and move westward to Sumy and Kiev. They could stop attacking tomorrow. Ukraine’s alleged reinforcements may or may not have anything to do with it.
Believe nothing. There are geolocated videos all over youtube. Believe few of those, too.
The trouble is that Russia has dropped 20 or more FAB-500 and FAB-250 bombs on the town of Belgorod just across the border, due to its Air Force’s maintenance issues or lack there of between March and May.