I mean, a
feint is an absolute classic, legitimate military tactic. They've been used in military campaigns since
before the dawn of civilization.
That being said...
hoooo boy. Falling prey to such a simple feint has to be a mortifying embarrassment for the Russian Navy.
I wonder what Sun Tzu would have to say about this... "When in Sea of Black...
look out behind you!"
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So I guess Russia's started its retaliation for the sinking of the Moskva.
NYTimes: Russian forces shelled buses carrying evacuees, killing 7, official says.
Though nothing screams impotent rage more than retaliating for the sinking of a flagship by shelling civilian buses fleeing the front line.