The most recent development: Russian forces are on the verge of taking control of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast. The town has been divided, resulting in Ukrainian defenders being surrounded. Currently, Ukraine's 880,000 soldiers are up against 600,000 Russian troops, with additional support from North Korean forces.
Significance: The potential capture of Velyka Novosilka would signify Russia's initial significant triumph of the year. This situation poses a threat to Ukrainian logistics and brings Russian forces within 15 kilometers of the previously unscathed Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.