Ukraine Struggles to Hold Back Russian Advances Amid Heavy Casualties and Aerial Superiority

As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukrainian forces face overwhelming odds with Moscow's air superiority and relentless attacks on civilian infrastructure.

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Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in Mariinka, facing overwhelming odds with Moscow's air superiority.