Ukraine's military is overcoming Russia's dense minefields and its counteroffensive is poised to 'gain pace,' Zelenskyy says

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 12:35

The leader of clearance team explains the operation as Ukrainian army's 35th Marine Brigade members conduct mine clearance work at a field in Donetsk, Ukraine on July 11, 2023. — The leader of a clearance team explains the operation as the Ukrainian army's 35th Marine Brigade members conduct mine clearance work at a field in Donetsk, Ukraine on July 11, 2023.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's counteroffensive was poised to "gain pace."
Russia's dense minefields have slowed Ukraine's counteroffensive, Ukrainian officials said.
Analysts say Russia had more time to lay mines and traps due to slow Western weapons deliveries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's military is overcoming Russia's dense minefields and that its counteroffensive was about to ramp up.