Russia Conquers Strategic City Chasiv Yar

Russia took the city of Chasiv Yar from Ukraine after months of brutal fighting, the Moscow Times reported Wednesday. This victory is a boost to Russian morale and a geographic advantage as it sits atop a hill.

• The city was the last major Ukrainian defensive position between Russia and large urban areas nearby.
• Russia has been trying since April 2024 to topple Ukraine’s well-entrenched defenses there.

This adds to recent Russian victories; the day before, Russia took Velyka Novosilka.

Pokrovsk next? Russia’s strong momentum makes it likely the city of Pokrovsk will fall to Russia soon. Pokrovsk is at the intersection of multiple rail lines, making it vital for Ukrainian forces. It is also close to Donetsk’s administrative border.

Prophesied power: The Bible prophesies that Russia will soon become a dominant military superpower. Its strides in Ukraine illustrate this growing militarism.

To learn more, read Russia and China in Prophecy.