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Russia Is Still Advancing, But Slowly. Here's Why. - William Spaniel
For the past few months, Russia has been on an offensive in Ukraine. It has been successful in the sense that Russian troops have gained ground. It has been less the optimal from the Kremlin's perspective because those gains have come about slowly. So why is Ukraine losing ground, and why isn't Ukraine losing more ground? This video puts the current offensive in a broader context, and places special focus on the role of defensive entrenchments in explaining what is happening now.
0:00 The War's Current Tempo
1:06 Recent Territorial Exchanges
4:53 Why Is Russia Gaining Ground?
10:26 Why Are Russia's Gains So Slow?