Ukraine's president acknowledged in an interview with the BBC that the offensive is "progressing slower than desired" Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has mined 200,15 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. Military analysts point to a series of other reasons, including fortified infantry defensive positions, tank obstacles and high readiness of artillery.
The good news for Kyiv: Ukraine has so far used only <>% of its force, while the Russians have already transferred reserves. And: How Putin (again) was caught lying about the losses.