Ukrainian military say capture of Chasiv Yar will make it easier for Russia to attack other cities in Donetsk Oblast

If the Russians succeed in capturing Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, they will be able to launch an offensive against other cities in the oblast, such as Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

Source: Politico with reference to Nazar Voloshyn, spokesman for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group of Forces

Quote: "This is the dominant height in the region, and control over it will allow the Russian invaders, if they achieve it, to significantly simplify the advance in the direction of Kostiantynivka and the direction of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk."

"These cities are the last stronghold of Donetsk Oblast, which is under the control of Ukraine."

Details: Voloshyn added that the Kremlin had ordered its forces to capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May, as Russian military propaganda desperately needs a major victory on the battlefield.

He also said that despite the constant attacks, the Russians are unlikely to achieve their goal. At the same time, he stressed that Kyiv needs Western air defence systems, F-16 fighter jets and other weapons to change the situation on the battlefield.

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