Russia's Gains in Ukraine: A Closer Look

Russia claims it has made big moves in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. They say they took two towns, Mala Tokmachka and Rivnopillya. This puts nearby towns, Huliaipole and Orikhiv, at risk. Russia wants to take over the whole Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine is struggling. They have fewer troops than Russia. They are trying to defend Donetsk and other areas. Russia has been pushing into these regions for weeks. They have moved at least 30 km forward in six weeks. Ukraine says they don't have enough soldiers to hold all their positions.Russia has taken about 19% of Ukraine. They want to control all of Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. They say they already control 75% of Zaporizhzhia. But Ukraine still holds the city of Zaporizhzhia. It had over 700, 000 people before the war. Both sides are using drones. This makes it hard for either side to make big advances. The fighting is intense, and both sides are struggling. Ukraine is trying to hold on, but Russia is pushing hard.