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Russia is following the path they have followed in all its wars, without exception.

Following their successful breach of the first Russian defense line in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have significantly enhanced their battlefield maneuverability and protection, Oleksandr Shtupun, Tavria front defense forces spokesperson, told national broadcaster Suspilne on Sept. 3.

Roman Starovoyt, governor of Kursk Oblast in Russia, built fake defense fortifications along the region's border with Ukraine, according to images of the structures obtained by Ukraine's National Resistance Center on Aug. 20.

>> the russians have set up an extensive zone of defenses. obstacles, barriers, fires that go on top of those obstacles. it's going to be hard for them to push through. there are no magic weapons out there. there are no magic solutions to this. if the ukrainians want to get through this, it's just got to be pushing and pushing and pushing. it may be that at one point, one of the defense lines, there is a crack and they can wedge some people and equipment through. at this point, it doesn't look likely. >> are you surprised, general, to see the number of ukrainian drone strikes across the border...

Ukrainian security services saying this is a joint operation with ukraine's navy. >> ukraine says its forces are making progress with this counter offensive. it's much slower than most hoped. what's the latest? >> it certainly is much slower. ukraine says their forces remain persistent. according to ukrainian forces, they have made some gains. they have been able to break through some russian defense lines and in some areas break through intermediate defense lines. this has been far from an easy fete. they say russia has established fortifications around the front lines and they have to deploy...