Ukrainian military officials announced on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces are pulling out from the strategically important town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine after a prolonged battle lasting over two years. The town, located on a crucial hill, has been fiercely defended by Ukrainian troops but has now fallen to Russian forces as the conflict enters its third year.
The recent retreat from Vuhledar comes amidst a series of setbacks for Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk province, with the Russian army steadily advancing and gaining control of key territories. The summer campaign witnessed Kyiv losing thousands of square kilometers of land as Russian forces employed a range of destructive tactics, including missiles, glide bombs, artillery, and drones.
