The Ukrainian army has described the situation around the frontline city of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine as “difficult and tense,” stating that Russian forces are now “in retreat.” Russian troops have been launching constant attacks in recent days, aiming to seize dominant heights around the city. Ukrainian army spokesman Oleg Kalashnikov reported that Russian forces were conducting assaults on nearby towns, but all their attacks have been repelled, and they are retreating. Chasiv Yar holds strategic importance, with its capture potentially allowing Russia to bombard nearby areas and threaten vital logistics routes. The ongoing conflict underscores the intense fighting and strategic significance of key locations in eastern Ukraine.