it does look like they did not expect Putin to attack so blatantly in the open but if you remember they had info on exact date of attack and they dared him... he waited 2-3 days and gone in.
What I think is happening UKR mil retreated in a deal with RUS mil to minimize human loses, and a lot of them being from mixed russian families.
RUS is fighting conglomerate of deep state mercenaries now trying to breach for the proofs...
it does look like they did not expect Putin to attack so blatantly in the open but if you remember they had info on exact date of attack and they dared him... he waited 2-3 days and gone in.
What I think is happening UKR mil retreated in a deal with RUS mil to minimize human loses, and a lot of them being from mixed russian families. RUS is fighting conglomerate of deep state mercenaries now trying to breach for the proofs...