[caww]

The Russians are taking advantage of a kill zone to be sure.

[Rdct29]

The Ukrainians are being held up by Russian minefields. They don't seem to have enough mine clearing vehicles. It's a serious problem that is decimating Ukrainian armor and personal. If the Ukrainians can't get through the Russian front lines they will suffer heavy casualties if they make it to the first Russian fortified line. If they can't break through the fortified line they will have to retreat through mine fields the Russians put behind them. It could get real ugly for the attackers.