Looks like the expected Donbas focused Russian winter offensive is starting up.  Hopefully it will go similarly to previous offensives.  Roughly speaking: 1.  Russia attacks with accumulated, but understrength, forces against Ukrainian troops already positioned defensively. 2.  Initial attacks are pre-planned Soviet style set piece affairs.  Minor details planned according to time tables. 3.  Some progress is made in several areas, likely due in part to concentrated accurate artil