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Russia has a weak spot far to the west of the current frontline. It is Transnistria, a de facto independent country with a quasi-Soviet legacy. More than a thousand Russian troops are stationed there, unrotated and unsupplied for more than four years. So why doesn't Ukraine strike the obvious target? 0:00 The Question 0:53 What Is Transnistria? 2:40 Perceived Reasons to Avoid Attacking 4:20 Why Ukraine Actually Leaves Transnistria Alone 7:28 The Broader Strategic Picture The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), EU, and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement. By President.az: https://president.az/az/articles/view/71201 By President of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic: https://president.gospmr.org/press-sluzhba/novosti/vadim-krasnoseljskiy-prinyal-uchastie-v-parade-pobedi-v-tiraspole.html By Kremlin.ru: http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70368 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71496 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73240 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/74339 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/78802 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/78998 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79630 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79802 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79956 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/80017 http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/80222