"Ukraine's Last Stand: Russian Advance Threatens Donetsk Stronghold"

Ukrainian officials warn that a Russian victory in the city of Chasiv Yar would endanger the security of remaining Ukrainian-held cities in Donetsk, which are the last stronghold of the region under Ukrainian control. Russian forces are targeting Chasiv Yar as a strategic milestone in their efforts to occupy the entire Donetsk region. Ukrainian troops are facing sustained attacks and are in need of Western weapons and air defense support to counter Russian advances and bolster morale.