Start with putins stated objectives. Then look at map of current fighting. Note areas of large Russian speaking populations. That is not in the north. As I've said south will be kept, East is also priority. Note move to phase 2 announced soon after troops began withdrawing around kyiv and northern front. Note any planning includes allowing for rest, and refitting. Some units suffered heavy losses, returned to base. Others moved to support fronts in east. They served their purpose in North and at kyiv, to divert troops threatening east primarily. Note I've said this invasion imo conducted in lie with talks. Everything has been exceptionally well planned for years. Misfortunes have and will occur, that is understood. Most have been wrong also on intent to take Kiev, no sense at this stage, might return. Wrong also on 'stalled' convoy early on. Hearing different info on exactly which general, but again no surprise, happens every war by all sides, will be a while before we know reasoning. uaf command sacked 2 generals, means little in big picture.
