Retired US Generals Discuss Ukraine Situation
While Russia has the combat power it needs to take out Ukraine’s defenses, a potential attack by Russia is not likely going to “be like Pearl Harbor,” a former senior allied commander in Europe said.
Addressing the current standoff at the border of Russia and Ukraine, where more than 100,000 Russian troops are amassed, retired Gen. Wesley Clark, who was supreme allied commander Europe from 1997–2000, said Russia can effectively launch precision strikes.
“They can mass combat power, and in a lightning strike take out much of the Ukrainian defense assets, especially if they’re not localized and dispersed,” Clark said. “The Russians have the ability with their long-range missiles and their reconnaissance, … in a few minutes, if it’s well coordinated, [Russia] will have achieved shock and awe.”
But Clark, who spoke Jan. 28 during a webinar hosted by the Atlantic Council, said that hard approach is not likely to be the first step if Russia decides to proceed with an incursion into Ukraine.
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