What does the phrase "Mined to the ground" mean?

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The phrase "mined to the ground" refers to an area being heavily saturated with landmines, indicating that every meter or kilometer poses a significant danger due to the presence of these explosives. This situation creates a perilous environment where advancing quickly is fraught with risk, as the ground is littered with mines that can cause casualties. The discussion highlights the severe implications of such conditions in conflict zones, particularly in Ukraine, where the presence of landmines complicates military operations and increases the likelihood of loss of life.
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“Every meter, every kilometer costs lives. You can do something really fast, but the field is mined to the ground,” he said.
From the link: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/01/...kraine-zelensky-prigozhin-intl-hnk/index.html
What is the meaning of being mined to the ground?
I try to google it and I don't understand the results. I am also not native English.
 
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I don' think it's a colloquialism. I think it means that there the Russians have placed mines in the ground all over the place.
 
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I doesn't make sense, but I'm pretty sure he means there are a great many mines in the ground.
 
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