Ukraine¡¯s top military commander has issued a bleak assessment of the army¡¯s positions on the eastern front, saying they have ¡°worsened significantly in recent days.¡±
Russian forces were pushing hard to exploit their growing advantage in manpower and ammunition to break through Ukrainian lines, the commander, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, said in a statement over the weekend.
¡°Despite significant losses, the enemy is increasing his efforts by using new units on armored vehicles, thanks to which he periodically achieves tactical gains,¡± the general said.
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