Ukraine’s stalled offensive: a turning point in the conflict

Ukraine’s pushback has hit a standstill, with mounting casualties. The West’s fate hinges on whether they’ll extend support for a potential victory. The Ukrainian offensive has long been at a stalemate, Daily Mail reported.

Yet, Zaluzhny holds out a glimmer of hope: a breakthrough might be possible if Kiev receives substantial aid to bolster its military capabilities. However, Western support has turned away from Ukraine, shifting focus toward Israel. In recent months, aspirations of Ukraine and its Western allies have been dashed by the presence of countless Russian troops and extensive minefields scattered along the contact lines, spanning from Kupyansk in the north to Rabotno in the south.

The Ukrainian campaign aimed to shift the conflict’s dynamics. Expected to breach Russian defense lines with significant Western weaponry, Ukrainians were anticipated to surge toward Crimea unopposed — a guaranteed victory. However, that scenario never materialized. In recent months, the expectations of Ukraine and its Western allies have shattered against the backdrop of hundreds of thousands of Russian troops and millions of mines littering the contact lines from Kupyansk in the north to Rabotno in the south.

Russians have established minefields spanning 16-20 kilometers from the frontlines across almost the entire stretch. In some regions, the density reaches up to five mines per square meter. Tank traps and trenches also feature prominently. In a time characterized by drones and advanced technologies, the irony lies in the fact that antiquated Soviet tactics are proving to be the decisive factor. Two weeks ago, Valerii Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, acknowledged that the offensive has reached an impasse. It served as a stark moment of realization.