Russian forces have made "significant progress" in parts of the Donetsk region, according to an open-source intelligence outlet.

"It's kind of the Russian way of war that they continue to throw mass into the problem." That willingness to try to overwhelm Ukrainian positions with sheer numbers has cost Russia's military, according to the latest U.

The fresh Russian attacks are seemingly intended to distract Kyiv's troops and prevent them from exploiting recent gains.

The Ukraine war has devolved into a brutal war of attrition, with high daily casualty rates reported by various sources. The static nature of the conflict and minimal territorial gains highlight the heavy toll on Russia's military strength.