Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief: War Stalemate Calls for Technological Breakthrough

Ukraine's top military leader, General Valery Zaluzhny, has admitted that the war against Russia has reached a stalemate, with few successes in Ukraine's counteroffensive. He likened the conflict to World War I and stated that a breakthrough is unlikely without a massive technological leap. Ukraine has been struggling to overcome Russia's fortified positions and has called for longer-range weapons, more air defenses, and its own airpower. Meanwhile, Russia has reportedly lost at least four long-range surface-to-air missile launchers to Ukrainian strikes. The intensity of attacks has increased, with Ukraine experiencing the most attacks in one day since the start of the year. Additionally, Ukraine claims that Russian warplanes have dropped explosives in the Black Sea shipping lanes. Ukraine also alleged that two Russian tanks exploded on their own mines during a retreat. Russia's defense minister claimed that Ukraine is facing defeat despite NATO's military support.