Russian troops have steadily advanced westward from the ruins of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, seizing a dozen small villages and nearing Chasiv Yar and a key highway to the south. Russia stepped up its use of glide bombs in October when it launched its offensive against Avdiivka. Powerful bombs are transformed into glide weapons by adding modified fins and guidance systems. They are launched at a distance from fighter planes and are difficult to spot on radar and shoot down. Russia has an upper hand regardless of the west support to Ukraine ?
