
Ukraine digs in for drawn-out defensive fight
Paris (AFP) Mar 18, 2024 - Ukrainian forces facing a lack of munitions and manpower are digging in to resist Russian attack, mirroring the invaders' strategy and showing Kyiv expects a drawn-out war.
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