Ukraine's Offensive Breakthrough: Zaporizhzhia Defensive Line Penetrated

Ukrainian forces have breached Russia's main defensive line on the southern front of the conflict, operating on the other side near the village of Verbove. The offensive, which has seen the deployment of armored vehicles including German Marders and American Strykers, has come at a high cost in terms of equipment. While analysts have observed Ukrainian forces operating beyond the final line of the Russian defensive layer, it remains unclear if they can retain these positions. The slow progress of the counteroffensive suggests that short-term goals may not be achieved before winter starts.