Russian forces have made significant gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing territory in the Donetsk region and threatening the town of Chasiv Yar. While a $61 billion aid package from the US has been approved, analysts question whether it will arrive in time to stop Russia’s momentum. Military experts believe Ukraine may struggle to hold Chasiv Yar and other towns, giving Russia an advantage in the conflict.
In the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have recaptured positions near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk province, according to military experts. However, Russian units continue to attempt to break through Ukrainian defenses as the country awaits new US military aid. The Institute for The Study of War reports that Ukrainian forces have made incremental gains southeast of Ivanivske, while Russian attacks have been concentrated in the Siversk direction northwest of Bakhmut. Capturing Chasiv Yar, a strategically important hill town, would enable Russia to advance towards key Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk province. Despite Russian missile attacks on residential areas in Kharkiv, damaging infrastructure and injuring six, Ukrainian President Zelensky has welcomed a $61 billion aid package from the US Congress. The funding is expected to stabilize the Ukrainian position and help prepare for future operations. The influx of weapons aims to enhance Kyiv’s defenses against potential Russian advances in the east.
