Ukraine's Military Braces for New Fighting Season Amid Sunny Weather.

Sunny weather in southern Ukraine has raised expectations of a long-awaited counteroffensive against occupying Russian forces. Although there have not yet been any dramatic troop movements, the counteroffensive may already be underway. The weather has played a significant role in the war in Ukraine since Russia invaded last year. The winter months over the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 were unusually mild, leading the mud to thaw earlier than usual. This led to an earlier muddy season, which saw numerous Russian tanks and other heavy vehicles stuck in fields or confined to paved roads, where they were easy targets for the Ukrainian defenders.