Despite NATO’s pledges of support, delays in arms deliveries to Ukraine have allowed Russian forces to make incremental gains in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the alliance’s ability to counter the Kremlin’s aggression, the Richmond Sentinel reported.

Amid the 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line, where little movement has been observed since the war’s outset, recent weeks have seen Russia gaining ground, particularly in the Donetsk region. The surge is fueled by overwhelming force, including ballistic missiles, drones, and bombs, targeting Ukrainian cities.

A recent missile strike in Odesa claimed four lives, injured 27, and damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings, highlighting the escalating violence. A turreted Gothic-style structure, colloquially referred to as the “Harry Potter Castle,” was observed engulfed in flames following the strike.

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