Ryuu96 on 22 May 2023
A raid is a surprise attack for a specific purpose. Raids threaten or destroy a limited objective, kill or capture small groups of enemy soldiers or equipment, free prisoners, or cause movement of the enemy to protect the object of the raid. 2/
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) May 22, 2023
Feints are offensive actions that usually require a friendly force to conduct a limited engagement with the enemy.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) May 22, 2023
The desire is to give appearance of an attack or the start of the offensive (prior to the real offensive start) w/o friendly forces being decisively engaged. 4/
These are all military plans and actions they usually take place before large offensive operations to confuse the enemy as to where the main attack will occur.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) May 22, 2023
That may (or may not) be a part of what’s happening in Belgorod. 6/6
