Ukraine’s military has retreated from a neighborhood in Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region, following a months-long Russian assault that has left the area in ruins. The town’s fall could jeopardize nearby cities and critical Ukrainian supply routes. A military spokesperson cited the destruction of defensive positions and the threat of serious casualties as reasons for the retreat. Russian forces have employed scorched-earth tactics, devastating the town and leaving it deserted.