Ukrainian Defence Forces have started to build up defensive positions in several frontline areas at an accelerated pace, including anti-tank obstacles called dragon's teeth, ditches, infantry trenches, minefields and strong points.
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Ukrainian defensive positions include anti-tank obstacles called dragon's teeth, as well as ditches, infantry trenches, minefields and strong points
The expansion of defensive lines would limit the ability of Russian forces to advance or use tactical advantages in their current offensive operations
Any attempt to conduct breaching operations will highly likely be accompanied with high losses
Ukraine has 'almost certainly' accelerated the construction of defensive fortifications along several areas of the front line
Ukraine has almost certainly accelerated the construction of defensive positions on several areas of the front line.
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