1) The West did all it could. As in any conflict. 2) The way you call Himars, ATACMS missiles, Storm Shadow/Scalp, Bradleys, SAM Patriot with PAC-3 'donated crap' is fun. These are the actual modern weapons. Not something old. Current and up to date. 4) Of course it knows. They've lost lots of modern weapons and lots of manpower. Your protectorate's manpower is your asset. It is not free.