 Ukraine prepares winter surprises for the Russian military. Ukraine's aim for the winter months is to cut off Russian military supply chains and freeze them out of the country. Volodymyr Fito, a spokesman for Ukraine's ground forces, said, Ukraine's main task will be to cut off Russian occupation forces, supply chains, and logistics, both on the front and behind the front lines. Fito said, if we manage to do it, I think the weather, rain and frost, will help us freeze them out of Ukraine, he added. Winter conditions are expected to slow down the fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces, as is typical in war. Rain, frost, snow, and cold can make actions like moving tanks and laying mines more difficult. But key strategic actions can still take place. Russia used last winter to lay its vast network of defences and landmine fields, turning Ukraine into the world's most heavily mined country, and frustrating Ukraine's counter-offensive, which started in June. Ukraine has vowed to keep up its counter-offensive efforts through winter. A land warfare expert said Ukraine could use the time to inflict serious damage on Russian forces if it can stretch those forces thin. Fito speculated the fighting would slow down. The weather will play its part in military operations, he said. If it starts raining, fewer aircraft and attack drones will be deployed. He added that while it would be more difficult for military vehicles and equipment to move, artillery would continue to be used as much as it is now.