The Battle For Chasiv Yar: How Drones Reshaped Urban Combat

Russian forces are operating in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar, including drone strikes against Ukrainian forces in the city. Ukraine still controls the western portion of the city, while Russia controls the eastern and central parts. The city's terrain provides advantageous positions for artillery and drone operations, enhancing observation and strike capabilities for whichever side controls it. Russian assaults on Chasiv Yar began after the fall of Bakhmut, with initial attacks focusing on breaching Ukrainian defenses along the Siverskyi Donets–Donbas canal