Russia is conducting a Western style invasion.

 I don't understand what some of you are thinking.

The Russians have made it to the outskirts of Kyiv in a day and you think things are going badly?

Let me give an analogy.

When you're shooting you not only identify the target (talking about close quarters) but you're also aware of what's behind the target.

You're going as smooth as you can because a rushed shot will lead to ruin.

You guys are rushing your shots.

Look beyond your target and see what's behind.

What do I see?

I see less than a 3rd of Russia's Battalion Tactical Groups being deployed and with many more sitting back.

Quite honestly (especially since we've heard everything the intel agency is putting out) if I didn't know better I'd be worried that they were looking to expand the war and was considering the taking of Ukraine as a jumping off point to make a huge push into Poland.

Meanwhile we're finally seeing the full activation of the Ukrainian military and they're putting up SOME resistance.

Additionally it should be obvious to ALL that the Russians are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs.

Massive cyber warfare?  We haven't seen it although they're capable.

Massive electronic warfare effort?  We haven't seen it although they're capable.

Full bore artillery and missile strikes? We haven't seen it although they're capable.

Tanks making civilian structures rubble?  You know the deal.

My point is this.  Everything about this conflict so far points to EXTREME restraint.

How do I know?

The body count.  A full fledged mechanized assault into an urbanized nation should see magnitudes greater dead and injured.

Russia is conducting a Western style invasion.  They're doing their best to limit casualties and (by their standards) infrastructure damage.

My take?  They're actually trying to destroy the Ukrainian military and little else.  Civilians ARE NOT the target of their forces (to include infrastructure).

I asked about the AZOV Regiment because  demilitarization and denazification means that unit should be pulverized when found.