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

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The phrase "mined to the ground" refers to an area that has been extensively covered with landmines, indicating a high level of danger and risk. In the context of the discussion, it highlights the severe implications of military operations in mined territories, where every movement can lead to loss of life. The speaker emphasizes the urgency and peril associated with navigating such hazardous environments, particularly in conflict zones like Ukraine.

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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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