Ukraine's Counteroffensive to Persist Despite Bad Weather, Says Spy Chief

Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces will continue despite the onset of cold and wet weather, according to Kyiv's intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. The counteroffensive, which has retaken several villages in the south and east, has been complicated by minefields and entrenched Russian forces. The comments indicate that Ukraine plans to maintain its push even in difficult weather conditions. Concerns have been raised about the sustainability of Western military aid as progress has been slower than expected. Russia currently has 420,000 servicemen inside Ukraine, and the push in the Zaporizhzhia region aims to split Russia's occupying forces in half. The presence of Russian mines and kamikaze drones has slowed Ukraine's progress.