Both sides in Russia-Ukraine stalemate try new offensives

 AP:

Ukraine launched one of the biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war that started with Russia's invasion 21 months ago, Russian officials said Friday. They did not mention any casualties or damage.

At the same time, Ukrainian officials reported that the Kremlin’s forces escalated their weekslong and costly attempt to storm Avdiivka, a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine.

The stepped-up efforts came as both sides are keen to show they are not deadlocked as the fighting approaches 2024. Neither side has gained much ground despite a Ukrainian counteroffensive that began in June, and analysts predict the war will be a long one.

With winter weather setting in, bringing snow and freezing temperatures to the battlefield, Ukraine and Russia are looking to take ground that could provide platforms for future advances.
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If the Russians just returned home the war would very likely be over.  Ukraine does not have that ability.  Ukraine would have to cede some areas to end the war.

See also:

Desertion skyrocketing in Russia; Russia suspends sentences so deserters can rejoin Ukraine war

And:

 Russia is throwing waves of men at a key city in scenes like a 'zombie movie', Ukrainian soldier says

And:

 Russia's worker shortage is so bad the economy is leaning on the Soviet-era practice of using prison labor, think tank says

Russia has also been using prisoners in human wave attacks. 

And:

Russia attempting ‘offensive’ across entire frontline in effort to exhaust Ukrainian troops

And:

 Russia using ‘50s-era artillery as its stock has been almost “completely depleted”

And:

 Napoleon’s total war in Russia: lessons for Putin in Ukraine | Defence in Depth

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