Moscow's forces have been preparing anti-tank measures for nearly a year in preparation for Ukrainian advances in the south of the country.
Ukraine has several options for breaking through Russia's well-prepared anti-tank dragon's teeth defenses to maintain its ongoing advance.
Dragon's teeth are concrete blocks used to halt tank advances and prevent mechanized infantry from gaining territory. Ukrainian Presidenthad warned that starting the counteroffensive later than intended had given Russia time to prepare for Kyiv's push forward, including with static defenses and intensive mining.
A satellite view shows dragons' teeth and Russian trenches west of Yevpatoria in Crimea on March 12, 2023. Ukraine has several options for breaking through Russia's well-prepared anti-tank dragon's teeth defenses to keep up its ongoing advance.But although mines are touted as one of the most significant obstacles in Ukraine's path to the Sea of Azov,will present formidable obstacles as Ukrainian troops head towards the Russian-controlled city of Tokmak.
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