Sorry but the Ukrainians don't want to be part of Russian influence hence the overthrow of the government years ago. Ukrainians will fight the Russians til they leave even if it takes years. And Russians have to fight defensively to protect the territory they took which means being static and...
If Ukraine takes back Bakhmut for example after the Russians spent thousands of lives and many months almost to a year only to lose it afterwards, then morale goes down. Just like losing other cities and territory. They don't really try hard to do it again. Not even Snake Island.
Could bomb the rails tomorrow if they want. They just show that they can hit them even when the Russians beef up their defenses of the bridge after the first attack.
Should have thought of that before invading. Now Russia has a very hostile country next door and thousands of Russians dying each month having to defend the territory they took.
Yeah and even with the dud rates people mentioning about, well now the Russian troops are surrounded by it and restrict their movements. Pretty much like mines.