Despite regular strikes on Ukraine, Russia's offensive seems to be losing steam

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Four years into its invasion, Russia continues battering Ukraine with regular strikes, yet its ground offensive is visibly sputtering. Analysts point to a stark fact: Russian territorial captures have become increasingly rare, suggesting the army's momentum on the front lines is flagging despite the relentless air campaign. The apparent disconnect between Moscow's show of force and its actual battlefield gains raises questions about the sustainability of the Kremlin's strategy as the war grinds into a protracted stalemate.