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Of course there would be maps, but a minefield is only effective if it's blocking a major route of transit that the Russians still had to use to supply their own troops. I don't think at that point in time putting a massive minefield in the middle of Ukraine was really on the table since neither side even knew where the frontline was or was going to be.
I don't think Ukraine will go on a Kharkiv-like gains after penetrating the last Surovikin line. I've been reading Russia has been expanding the defensive lines the entire time. They're furiously building fortifications around Tokmak right now.
I suspect Ukraine has been taking a lot of casualties this whole counteroffensive. Probably going to be a lot of pain for every little bit of territory they gain south. I hope that's not the case, but just being realistic.
Regardless, the tides of war will turn on politics as opposed to loss of lives. Russia with it's logistics and supplies problem, conscription problem, and very low morale. Ukraine has the balancing act of trying to get continuous supplies and maintaining good relations with Poland and Slovakia. And the West increasing as opposed to decreasing support. Which will break first will determine the outcome of the war.
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