Winter’s Onset Will Change Russia’s War in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — Winter is approaching on the Ukrainian steppe. As temperatures drop, cold rains follow, melting roads and fields, turning them into mud that crushes people and equipment. Then there was the deep freeze and snow, which hardened the ground but made it more difficult to fight.

The armies of both sides in the war in Ukraine are struggling with severe weather and shorter winter days, which will affect the health and morale of the troops, reducing the effectiveness of weapons. and sensors gather intelligence and multiply the logistical difficulties of keeping soldiers around. field.