"Russian Forces Make Significant Advances in Eastern Ukraine Amid Heavy Air Strikes"

Kremlin forces have made significant ground gains near Avdiivka, Ukraine, using heavy air strikes and long-range glide bombs, despite Ukrainian defenses holding strong. The Russian military has intensified attacks in the Avdiivka sector, with reports of ground assaults following heavy air and artillery strikes. Ukrainian forces lack sufficient air defense systems due to a halt in American military aid, allowing Russian bombers to launch glide bombs with impunity. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the only way to counter the Russian glide bombs is to increase the range of their air defenses. The situation remains tense, with reports of Russian air strikes in multiple sectors and weakening Ukrainian air defenses.