The winter fog has arrived. Expect Russian tanks.
Winter fog brings Russian tanks and other armored vehicles. Can Ukrainian defenders defeat Russian attacks they can't see coming?
A winter fog has settled over eastern Ukraine, providing Russian forces with a strategic opportunity to launch mechanized assaults. On November 13, Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers rolled out under the fog for an attack towards Dobropillia. The extent of their advance remains unclear, as the fog can obscure vehicles and troops from drone surveillance.
A similar fog-assisted advance had previously led to the capture of key Ukrainian cities in the region. The Russian Center Group of Forces is expected to repeat this tactic, aiming to advance closer to the free cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. The Russian forces may initially target Dobropillia, situated along the T0514 highway.
Despite the fog, Ukrainian forces reported 47 attacks on 13 November, with reports of 4 tanks and 10 APCs being hit. Russian forces continue to rely on mechanized assaults, as drones pose a significant threat to their troops. However, the winter fog can provide a temporary respite from drone interference, allowing the Russians to deploy armored vehicles.
As the weather clears, the effectiveness of these attacks may diminish, but the Russians are likely to exploit every foggy opportunity for further advances.
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