JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ukraine Rushes to Build Over 1,000 Miles of War Fortifications.
Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Kudrytski, Aliaksandr 3 of 3
Abstract
Ukraine is urgently constructing over 1,000 miles of defensive fortifications as Russian forces continue their offensive and ammunition supplies run low. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed the importance of completing the three-tiered defense system in a timely manner. The construction effort reflects the changing dynamics of the two-year war, with Russia gaining ground and Ukraine struggling to make progress. The UK's Defense Ministry believes that Ukraine is strengthening its defenses with anti-tank barriers, ditches, trenches, and minefields, which could impede Russia's ability to advance. There are concerns in Kyiv that without increased support from NATO allies and others, Russia could gain significant momentum by the summer. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/03, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- Accession Number:175958884
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