As the battle between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, Ukraine is fighting to defend its eastern front, especially during the critical stage of the war. General Oleksandr Syrsky, commander of Kiev’s armed forces, is closely monitoring a rapidly deteriorating situation in the conflict. Ukraine is waiting for the promised weapons from the United States, which have already been delivered with a package of $61 million worth of missiles capable of striking targets 300 kilometers away.
Despite these new supplies, they may not have an immediate impact on the balance of power as Syrsky explains. The situation in the east has become particularly complicated as Russian forces continue to gain ground in various areas while Ukrainian troops are struggling to maintain their positions. In particular, Ukrainian forces are retreating westward from Berdychiv, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka. Additionally, Ukrainian troops are facing difficulties in maintaining their positions along the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv routes as Russia continues to push forward with an offensive towards Avdiyivka and Maryinka.
On the southern front, Ukrainian units have made significant progress towards Kherson and taken control of Nestryga Island. However, Russian forces continue to bombard the border regions of Sumy and Chernihiv despite a lack of signs indicating a preparation for a northern offensive. As Syrsky reports on updates about battles on different fronts across Ukraine, it becomes increasingly clear that this conflict will not be resolved anytime soon.
