Russian Offensive in Donetsk Continues
Russia's illegal annexation of Donetsk in 2022 underpins ongoing strategy to surround cities.
Russian troops use infiltration and drones to weaken Ukrainian positions.
Ukraine endures troop shortages, chaotic management, and exhaustion.
Pavlo Yurchuk calls Russia's advances tactical, not strategic, and predicts failure.
Analysts warn of prolonged conflict risking civilian displacement and economic harm.