I said I think a long drawn out war of attrition may be developing. But I hope you are correct and I am wrong. Clearing minefields takes ages, that's one of the reasons why I said a long war.
The Russians value life far less than we do they are willing to sacrifice the lives of hundreds for little if any gain, its always been the case with them.
You know my stance on the west's support for Ukraine. I have always been an advocate of much stronger support for Ukraine and a much higher level of sanctions and penalties for Russia and its people.
I think we will have a good few more weeks of what some are calling "a slow pace".
There is a huge amount of Ukrainian Forces pushing South out of the Urozhaine area,Donetsk Region....and I mean a lot,with a lot of heavy equipment.
They are currently about 4km North of Staromlynivka,which again,will be tough to liberate.
About 8km South of Staromlynivka,lies what a lot of so called "experts" are claiming is Russia's "biggest and strongest" line of defence.
Once that line is broken (and they will break it),I think all hell will break loose.
I think certain fronts are "just waiting" and holding the line,for this defence line to be broken.
Then,for me,IMO only........I see a huge push from all directions.
Staromlynivka,Donetsk Region,is well worth keeping an eye on.
Nothing much Russian wise until that main defence line.
Only opinion,but I think that defence line is critical to the offensive plans.
Heroyam Slava.