VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-18
“Ground forces backed by air power can retake the coastline; stopping missiles launched from the mountains is much harder,”
Thomas Bonnie James · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18
James explained that retaking coastline is easier than stopping missiles launched from mountains.
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