According to recent reports, the situation in Ukraine's eastern front line has significantly worsened in the past few days. Ukrainian military chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyy warned that Russian forces have intensified their assaults in the Donetsk region, specifically near the cities of Lyman, Bakhmut, and Pokrovsk. The conflict entered its third year, and with a vital U.S. aid package for Kyiv stalled in Congress, Russian troops are ramping up pressure on Ukrainian forces.
Russian forces have been using satellite-guided gliding bombs and have taken control of several villages, including Pervomaiske and Bohdanivka. The German government announced it will deliver an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to help protect against Russian air attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may be preparing for a big offensive in late spring or summer. The conflict has led to significant damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which could result in dramatic energy price increases worldwide if the destruction continues.
