The Russian military has announced the capture of a new village, Yelyzavtivka, in eastern Ukraine as Ukrainian forces continue to retreat against a more numerous and well-equipped adversary. The village, located near the industrial city of Kurakhove, is part of Russia’s intensified push in the Donetsk region. Heavy fighting continues as Ukraine seeks urgent military support from its Western allies, particularly amid uncertainty regarding the continuity of American assistance with Donald Trump potentially returning to power in January.