Ukraine Withdraws from Vuhledar as Russia Gains Strategic Ground

Ukraine's military retreat aims to preserve lives amid Russia's costly advances in eastern Ukraine.

• Russia captures Vuhledar, securing a critical supply line from Crimea and threatening Ukrainian positions in Donetsk.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy defends the withdrawal, emphasizing the need to save soldiers' lives over holding territory.
• Ukraine has reportedly closed the artillery firepower gap with Russia, reducing the artillery shell ratio to 1 to 3.
• Despite Russian advances, Ukraine continues to repel attacks, inflicting significant losses on Russian troops and equipment.
• Western allies, including the U.S., face pressure from Ukraine to expedite the delivery of long-range weapons.

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