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Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Plunges Russia Into Worst-Ever Fuel Crisis, Knock Out 38% of Refining Capacity (united24media.com)
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[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Soldiers carry a TON of stuff. Physical fitness and strength are a big part of the job.

The main reason soldiers carry so much ammo is that suppressing fire is so critical to modern infantry tactics. Without suppressing fire of your own you’re going to get pinned down by enemy suppressing fire. An immobilized unit is a dead unit.