Ukrainian service members of the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade fire a Caesar self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Avdiivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine May 31, 2023.
Ukrainian service members fire a Caesar self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in Donetsk region, Ukraine, May 31, 2023.
  • Ukraine has switched up its tactics in its counteroffensive, per reports.
  • Russia's extensive defenses along the front line have slowed Ukrainian progress.
  • Ukraine has now turned to artillery fire, rather than pressing forward with tanks.

Ukrainian ground forces have switched tactics in their counteroffensive to focus on artillery bombardment on Russian positions instead of attempting to push through with heavy armor, according to reports.