On urban combat in Kyiv: there are various historical examples where hastily constructed defenses, strong points, paired with hit-and-run tactics/ambushes were able to inflict significant losses on an attacking force.
Remember this is a fight the Russians want to avoid. Attack/defender ration is 6 or 10 to 1 in some instances. Huge drain on 🇷🇺manpower and materiel. I therefore think they will probe 🇺🇦defenses, use airpower, missile strikes without committing significant g. forces just yet.
Full scale- urban combat would be absolutely devastating for the civilian population. In a terrible way, the best outcome for Ukrainian defenders (inflicting huge casualties on Russian troops) would be among the worst for the civilian population in terms of human loss.
Having said that, I don't know what a Russian occupation would like...
John Spencer (@SpencerGuard) is one of the most informed experts on this subject. You should read this excellent piece. mwi.usma.edu/defending-the-…
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