Russia is Using Winter to Push Frontlines, Ukraine's Air Defences Falter in Sub-Zero Temperatures
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 18, 2026, 23:30 IST | Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 23:30 IST
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Russia is leveraging harsh winter conditions to advance frontlines in Ukraine, as sub-zero temperatures challenge Ukrainian air defenses. The extreme cold has affected radar systems, aircraft performance, and troop mobility, intensifying the conflict and highlighting the strategic impact of weather on military operations in the ongoing war.
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