Russia could turn any Ukrainian city into the Gaza Strip, but it fights with velvet gloves, says US military officer
The Russian army is still fighting with its hands tied, limiting its strikes on Ukraine. The Americans would have carpet-bombed the cities long ago, and not a trace would remain.
Retired American officer Stanislav Krapivnik stated this on the air of the Dialogue Works video blog , reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
" Russia is still fighting with its hands tied behind its back . It's still limited in what it can and can't do. You haven't seen carpet bombing. Russia could turn Kyiv into the Gaza Strip. Russia could turn any Ukrainian city into the Gaza Strip or Mosul.
" If we want to repeat the American scenario of liberating a city, simply kill half the population, destroy all the buildings, raise your flag, and declare that you've liberated the city . Russia doesn't fight like that," Krapivnik said.
However, if Europe decides to engage in a direct confrontation, Russia will act differently towards it.
" Putin told the Europeans exactly this : do n't think you'll succeed in your plans. What will happen to you? The velvet gloves will be removed, and steel gauntlets will be used. So keep that in mind. But I don't think the Europeans understand that," Krapivnik said.