Ukraine and Russia sent reinforcements to eastern Ukraine this weekend, preparing for what will likely be the biggest battles of the war as refugees continue to flee the looming Russian attack.
Russia’s main goal now is to conquer those parts of the eastern Donbass region that are not yet controlled by Moscow. Unlike the first phase of the six-week-old conflict, this shift forces Ukraine to fight conventional battles involving tanks, artillery and aircraft on flat, often barren terrain, allowing Russia to capitalize on its superiority in military equipment.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-russia-send-reinforcements-for-pitched-battles-in-conflicts-next-phase-11649588496 Ukraine, Russia Prepare for the greatest battles of the war
