Russia announced on Tuesday that it had captured a new village in eastern Ukraine, marking a significant advance in its military campaign against the Ukrainian army. This news was met with concern by Kyiv, which is already struggling to recruit new soldiers and keep up with the constant attacks from Russian forces.
President Zelensky has emphasized the urgent need for $60 billion in aid to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression. However, despite this call for support, challenges remain in providing aid due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
Moscow’s army has been gaining territory gradually in the Donbass region, where Orlivka is located. The town is situated northwest of Avdivka, which was captured by Moscow earlier this year. Kiev has indicated that it will take cover behind new defensive lines in Orlivka to contain the Russian advance.
The shortage of Western aid has left Ukraine’s army short on men and ammunition, making it difficult for them to counter Russia’s multiple attacks. Meanwhile, fighters are launching attacks on their own soil to force troop transfers from the front line to the border. Vladimir Putin has called these attackers “trash” and “traitors,” while working to provide aid to Ukraine through diplomatic channels.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain in providing support due to ongoing conflicts and political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. As such, Kyiv continues to urgently seek help from its international allies to defend against Russian aggression.