Photos show Ukraine bracing for Russian assaults with some of the same tricks that derailed its big counteroffensive

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:46

Kharkiv Region Bolsters Defenses With New Fortifications — KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 12: Workmen take a break while preparing trenches on the new defensivee line on March 12, 2024 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukraine has accelerated the building of fortifications, making reinforced dugouts on the second line of defense, setting up anti-tank obstacles, ditches, and trenches for infantry.
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New photos show Ukraine's military building up its defenses in Kharkiv.
Ukraine has already put in trenches and dragon's teeth, among other fortifications.
Experts suggest that Ukraine defend what it has and deny Russia more land gains.

Scenes from an area of Ukraine that has seen heavy fighting at times over the course of the war show the country's military preparing various defenses that the Russians have used to slow down the Ukrainians.