**Ukraine Slows Down Russian Advance**
Ukraine’s military has regrouped its troops on the battlefield, slowing down Russia‘s advance in key areas. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said this on February 27.
Russian forces are pushing hard to capture three settlements in eastern Donetsk Oblast. However, Ukraine’s defense is holding strong. The villages of Kotlyne and Pokrovsk have recently been recaptured by Ukrainian troops.
**Heavy Clashes**
There were 110 clashes between Ukrainian and Russian forces along the front line on February 27, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. Russia continues to suffer heavy losses as it tries to reach the administrative border of Donetsk Oblast.
**Losses Mount**
Ukraine’s military says that Russia has suffered over 1,150 casualties just in the past day. The country is still recovering from the devastating effects of war, with damage estimated at over $12 billion.
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