"Ukraine's Military Chief Warns of Significantly Worsening Battlefield Situation in the East"

Ukraine's military chief warns of a deteriorating battlefield situation in the east as Russian forces intensify attacks in the Donetsk region, capturing villages and launching tank assaults amid warming spring weather. Germany announces the delivery of an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine following Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Russian forces are targeting Ukrainian energy facilities, with recent attacks causing significant damage and leaving cities in darkness, while a shelling attack in the Zaporizhzhia region kills 10 people, including children.