In the type of combat operations we are currently observing, snow has no impact on the situation at the front, although there are some nuances.
This was shared by military expert, retired Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sergey Grabsky, during an interview with NTA.
According to the military expert, the key point is that combat is primarily conducted by small infantry groups at this time.
"In certain areas where the enemy concentrates a large number of personnel, despite the snow or mud, they are trying to advance. The use of equipment is limited. The only thing that has become somewhat more feasible is that the masking factors have disappeared, allowing us to better see where the enemy is advancing or where we are moving – it’s a game played by two," stated Sergey Grabsky.
Moreover, the expert noted that the smoke from field stoves can indicate the locations of bunkers and how positions are arranged.
"However, if we were to draw a certain line, this is a game played on both sides. Both we and the enemy are very well aware of how to utilize both positive and negative tactics and situations regarding the snow cover. Therefore, it can be generally said that it no longer affects the battlefield situation," added Sergey Grabsky.
Previously, the commander of the Third Assault Brigade, Colonel Andrey Biletsky, mentioned that the winter weather would not affect the advance of the Russian occupiers, but it could complicate our defense since drones, our primary means of striking, would lose some effectiveness.
