'Battlefield Like Swiss Cheese' - Furious Russian Resistance Slows Ukraine's Counteroffensive....

New York Times: 'Battlefield Like Swiss Cheese' - Furious Russian Resistance Slows Ukraine's Counteroffensive....

The Ukrainian army faced serious difficulties at the initial stage of its counteroffensive, according to The New York Times. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot overcome the large minefields that close the approaches to Russian positions. In addition, they are subjected to intense artillery shelling and air strikes with the help of Ka-52 helicopters. Due to the fierce resistance of the Russians, the Ukrainians are suffering heavy losses in Western technology.