US force in the region is approaching the time when it either must be used or lose all credibility. Maduro called Trumps bluff. TACO. Trump was hoping that Maduro would just leave and Trump would not have to do anything but I guess it did not work out like that.

Russians channels talk about 14 dead out of 58 member crew. Does not sound like a miss

They are preparing.

In fact, Ukrainian soldiers now talk about a change in sentiment on Russian attacks. Russians are bleeding out their best reserves at the moment without much to show for it and Russians understand that.

Russians admit 14 dead. 14 dead out of 58 member crew does not sound like a miss.

The real reason is the lack of balls. It is that simple.