Russian forces are advancing on the eastern Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region about 3.5 miles from Bakhmut. As Kyiv runs short on manpower and equipment, troops are struggling to hold onto Moscow’s primary target in Ukraine long enough for fresh weaponry from the U.S. to arrive.

WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon travels to the frontline amid Russia’s bombardment.

Chapters:
0:00 Chasiv Yar
0:32 Strategic significance
2:15 Biggest challenge

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