The counteroffensive against Russia by Ukraine is heavily backed by the U.S. and its allies. But little progress has been made as the death toll rises. Ukraine's costly counteroffensive sees limited success:
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian forces have had limited success uprooting entrenched Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine after several weeks of fighting, and significant losses of troops and equipment, according to U.S. officials.
Visions of quick gains were based in part on last fall’s experience when Ukrainian forces retook swaths of northern Ukraine as Russian troops retreated in disarray. But thus far little ground has been retaken. In most spots, progress is measured in tenths of a mile, said one U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly. That’s not a lot considering Russia illegally occupies about 20% of Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops have confronted “hundreds of minefields,” the U.S official said. It’s difficult to thread through mines safely in the best circumstances. Doing so under fire has killed or wounded a significant number of Ukrainian troops, the official said, adding total casualties was unclear. Dozens of western armored vehicles have also been destroyed or damaged.
Constant resupply of ammunition is also vital. Ukrainians have fired as many as 10,000 artillery shells per day at Russian troops. Cluster munitions, shells that scatter smaller explosives, sparked controversy when the Biden administration approved their inclusion in earlier military aid packages. The weapons, banned by more than 100 countries, can leave unexploded bomblets that can kill or maim civilians. They will continue to be sent to Ukraine, the official said.
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