According to a report, a ukrainian military intelligence official said the russian capture of the eastern city of Chasif Yar is only a matter of time, depending on reserves and supplies. Reportedly, he said Russia is likely to continue to pursue their long term goal of securing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. According to the report, the prediction is that peace talks will not begin until the last half of 2025.
Reportedly, despite heavy russian casualties, russian troops have momentum which has impacted ukrainian reserve along with a shortage of weapons. According to the report, ukrainian soldiers have described russian attacks in the region as being steady but often unpredictable.