Alexander Smith is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital based in London.
Russia's new offensive gained momentum Wednesday around Ukraine's second-largest city, the latest gutpunch for Kyiv as it struggles to contain this new front in the war following delays in crucial military aid from the United States. Even as Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the country to reassure it of Washington’s support, Ukraine was dealt new setbacks by the advancing Russian military in the northeast.
“Due to the impact of fire and assault actions of the enemy, in order to save the lives of our servicemen and avoid losses, the units carried out a maneuver and moved to more advantageous positions,” the general staff of the Ukraine armed forces said in a Facebook post. “The fighting continues,” it added. “Ukrainian units prevent the Russian invaders from gaining a foothold.
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