considering control of two large footholds in South Osetia which is post mountains (between Russia and Georgia), and in Abhazia, it wouldn't take long for Russian Army to defeat Georgian forces. Last time they stopped just 60km from Tbilisi (capital of Georgia). So blitzcreig in for Russia in Georgia is possible.... but then Russia will have to retreat and will only have bigger problem
Another issue is - I doubt Russia has capability or willingness to occupy and control Georgia.... it would require lots of resources and will give no benefit.
ps. The Black Sea fleet is sufficient to take control and deploy troops to coastal Georgia, unless Turkey's air force step in. But Turkey's airbases are not covered properly with SAM defence... which make them a solvable problem
Another issue is - I doubt Russia has capability or willingness to occupy and control Georgia.... it would require lots of resources and will give no benefit.
ps. The Black Sea fleet is sufficient to take control and deploy troops to coastal Georgia, unless Turkey's air force step in. But Turkey's airbases are not covered properly with SAM defence... which make them a solvable problem
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