Russian forces intensify assault on resisting Vuhledar, threatening Ukraine's control of Donbas.

Russian forces are intensifying their assault on Vuhledar, an eastern Ukrainian town that has resisted attacks since the war began in 2022. As Russia seeks full control of the Donbas region, it has reportedly encircled Vuhledar, threatening its defense by the Ukrainian 72nd Mechanized Brigade. Factors such as troop exhaustion and delayed Western aid are contributing to Ukraine's precarious situation, raising concerns about the town's imminent fall.

September 23, 2024
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