Over two years into war, Russian forces continue almost daily attacks on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv. This week, Kharkiv’s TV tower was destroyed, while power outages remain frequent and living conditions difficult for the city’s residents. Meanwhile, in a claim disputed by Kyiv, another village in the Donetsk region has reportedly been captured by the Russian forces. Ammunition shortages have made defense challenging for Ukrainian troops. But Kyiv is not standing idle. Ukraine steps up its attacks on Russian refineries and other industrial targets fueling the enemy’s war effort.
In a sigh of relief and major morale booster, the United States passed a $61 billion military aid and assistance package for Ukraine, held up in Congress for the past six months. While weapons are essential, so is manpower. Kyiv passed a mobilization bill and announced the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men of conscription age residing abroad.
In this edition of Ukraine this Week, Sgt. Sarah Ashton-Cirillo describes the current situation in the Chasiv Yar area and confirms reports that Ukrainian forces are pushing back against the Russians there. FPV drones swarm the embattled city, but anti-EW devices and jammers allow Ukrainian forces to maneuver and repel attacks.
Mikhail Alexseev, Professor at San Diego State University, gives his analysis of the U.S. support package for Ukraine. The increased use of Russian glide bombs poses a significant threat, which requires more advanced solutions, such as the expedited transfer of F-16s and modern air defense systems.
Former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki weighs the effectiveness of Kyiv’s move to coax military-aged Ukrainian men staying abroad back to their homeland, which sends an antagonistic message to its own nationals and European partners. Incentives could be a better method to bring those eligible for mobilization home.

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