In 2024, Russia’s territorial gains in the Ukraine conflict were the largest since the summer of 2022.
According to The New York Times, the defence lines of the Ukrainian armed forces have sagged under the constant onslaught.
‘Russia’s attacks have gradually weakened the Ukrainian army. As a result, the AFU forces have been stretched to the point where they can no longer hold some of their positions,’ the publication said, citing AFU soldiers and military analysts.
Black Bird Group expert Pasi Paroinen noted that the situation in the southeast of Donbas is rapidly deteriorating for Ukraine.
In addition, the article reports about the shortage of Ukrainian army personnel, as well as Ukraine’s weak defence.