[Goose]

From what I have read the CEP of the finned, gps guided M 777 rounds is only 4 meters.  If they have the ammo, the can shoot and scoot far more easily than in past conflicts.

True, although right now both sides appear not to be "scooting" much. That may change when Ukraine can hit their opposite numbers.

Also the Russians are reputed to have carried over design flaws from their T72 tanks to the latest models.  In the T72 the tank had 3 crew, and the gunner, loader and all the ammo was stored in the turret.  A penetration through the top of the tank usually led to ignition of the ammo supply and blowing the turret far into the sky.  Current pictures seem to support the flaw continues.

It does. The T-90s are a bit better because they don't carry all their ammunition in the turret. The tradeoff is that you have to exit the tank to transfer that ammo into the turret when it is needed. Still, half your ammo load blowing up in the turret is enough.

I remain surprised that the Russian forces don't have enough air power to surpres the Ukrainian artillery.

So are a lot of other people. I have theorized the zoomies are smarter than the rest of the forces and are sitting this one out to a large extent. Lots of things on a Soviet era jet can "break". Can be hard to fix too. The number of stinger missiles and similar low altitude weapons has made flying under 10k feet or so very hazardous. Lack of guided munitions makes dropping from higher up inaccurate. Still, bombing trench lines miles from friendlies should be possible. Doesn't seem to be happening.

The Ukrainian forces seem to have a substantial lead in leadership and morale.  Two wonderful attributes to have on your side in a close contest.
My experience dates back to the second half of the 1960's in Vietnam. Times and equipment have sure changed, but the importance of leadership and morale has not.

Amen.

[Goose]

From what I have read the CEP of the finned, gps guided M 777 rounds is only 4 meters.  If they have the ammo, the can shoot and scoot far more easily than in past conflicts.

True, although right now both sides appear not to be "scooting" much. That may change when Ukraine can hit their opposite numbers.

Also the Russians are reputed to have carried over design flaws from their T72 tanks to the latest models.  In the T72 the tank had 3 crew, and the gunner, loader and all the ammo was stored in the turret.  A penetration through the top of the tank usually led to ignition of the ammo supply and blowing the turret far into the sky.  Current pictures seem to support the flaw continues.

It does. The T-90s are a bit better because they don't carry all their ammunition in the turret. The tradeoff is that you have to exit the tank to transfer that ammo into the turret when it is needed. Still, half your ammo load blowing up in the turret is enough.

I remain surprised that the Russian forces don't have enough air power to surpres the Ukrainian artillery.

So are a lot of other people. I have theorized the zoomies are smarter than the rest of the forces and are sitting this one out to a large extent. Lots of things on a Soviet era jet can "break". Can be hard to fix too. The number of stinger missiles and similar low altitude weapons has made flying under 10k feet or so very hazardous. Lack of guided munitions makes dropping from higher up inaccurate. Still, bombing trench lines miles from friendlies should be possible. Doesn't seem to be happening.

The Ukrainian forces seem to have a substantial lead in leadership and morale.  Two wonderful attributes to have on your side in a close contest.
My experience dates back to the second half of the 1960's in Vietnam. Times and equipment have sure changed, but the importance of leadership and morale has not.

Amen.