Re: Russian Tanks
Well you have to keep in mind that Russians won a massive victory. This war had stabilized the entire Caucasian Region, and removed Russia's last Achilles' heel. And in a rare case, all Russian/Ossetian/Abkhaz soldiers injured in this war, who have survived the first week of it, will be getting the best healthcare treatment. Even some Georgian POWs will. (Yes, I said it's a rare case, happens only when Russia truly wins it big, should be an everyday occurence though, anyways...) The loss of crews and tanks is regrettable, however it's a big question about how many crewmen were actually killed. Those who survived, even if unfit for duty, will get roles as drill instructors. And to stabilize the Caucasian Region, Russia would be willing to pay billions, so the cost of tanks here did not matter.
The political dilemma between Russia and Israel over this, which Iran had played upon brilliantly, is another matter for another thread.
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