Ukraine's Zero Line: Drones and Weather Make 300 Meters a Week-Long Wait
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At Ukraine's zero line—the forward edge of the front—drone surveillance, nearby Russian threats, and weather constraints can force soldiers to wait days, even a week, to move just 300 meters; while electronic-warfare support and MANPADS help reduce risk, advancing requires careful coordination and remains a high-stakes, human-driven effort.
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