**Fighting Continues in Embattled Ukrainian City**
Reports that the city of Chasiv Yar has fallen to Russian forces have been disputed by experts and officials.
The battle for control of the city, located in Donetsk Oblast, has been ongoing for months. Despite reports from Moscow that the city had fallen, Ukrainian military officials and OSINT analysts say fighting is still taking place.
**Russian Advances Slow but Steady**
While Russian forces have made some progress into the city, they are not yet in full control of Chasiv Yar. The city’s strategic location on a hill and its division by a canal make it an important target for both sides.
Ukrainian forces had managed to keep Russian troops out of the city throughout most of spring but were eventually pushed back in July. Since then, Russian advances have been slow but steady, with some experts predicting that weeks or months will pass before the battle is over.
**Impact on War Efforts**
The fall of Chasiv Yar would be a significant blow to Ukrainian forces and could put other key cities in Donetsk Oblast at risk. Holding the city allows Ukraine‘s military to retain control over key supply routes, hampering Russian operations in the area.
Despite reports from Moscow that the city had fallen, experts say fighting is still ongoing. The situation on the ground remains unclear, but one thing is certain: the battle for Chasiv Yar will continue to be a major focus of the war in eastern Ukraine.