Ukraine Loses Despite Heavy Fire//Eba2007

Ukrainian forces are being forced to retreat after being overextended on several fronts. Russia would seize a strategic buffer and cut off vital northern supply routes if Sumy fell, dealing a devastating blow. Deeper territorial nerves are revealed if Sumy falls, putting Dnipro, Kharkiv, and even Odesa at risk of more serious attacks. Moscow is benefiting from the thawing of the frozen front, and Ukraine's war effort may soon come to a standstill.