"Ukraine Faces Difficult Situation in Chasiv Yar"

The Ukrainian army has described the situation around Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine as "difficult and tense," with Russian forces launching constant attacks in an attempt to seize the city's dominant heights. Despite facing assaults and heavy fire, Ukrainian forces have repelled the attacks, causing the Russian invaders to retreat. The strategic importance of Chasiv Yar lies in its proximity to key logistical hubs and the potential threat it poses to nearby towns if captured by Russian forces.