monstars.bsky.social @monstars.bsky.social · 13/09/2026For Russia, the villages in the valley are the useful footholds — places from which men and supplies can be pushed toward the higher ground. For Ukraine, the same villages work almost in reverse. 1150
monstars.bsky.social @monstars.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Denying them creates a buffer in front of the plateau, keeping russian infantry away from the ground that matters and leaving the exposed valley in front of Ukrainian drone positions. 1160
monstars.bsky.social @monstars.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The high ground then reinforces control of the settlements below, while the settlements deny Russia the proximity it would need to contest the high ground in the first place. 1170
