In Chasiv Yar, Russian forces intensified their efforts to expand a foothold west of the canal, but their advances unraveled into devastating losses. After securing a narrow bridgehead in Kalynivka, Russian troops launched relentless assaults toward the Zhovtnevyi district. However, predictable attack routes and severe logistical issues allowed Ukrainian defenders to create deadly kill zones, decimating Russian infantry and mechanized columns. The failed assaults highlight Russia’s inability to consolidate gains and Ukraine’s tactical adaptability, as they continue to repel Russian advances with precision strikes and coordinated defenses.

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