Putin’s Army Scores Major Victory; Zelensky’s Military Chief Admits ’Retreat’ in Multiple Villages

Ukraine’s troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country’s army chief says, warning of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach combat zones. Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces continue to attack “along the entire front line” of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with pitched battles raging west of Avdiivka, the eastern city they took in February after a grueling, monthslong fight. #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #putin #zelenskyy Subscribe to The Times of India’s YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: