Russian forces are intensifying their efforts to capture more Ukrainian towns and villages in eastern and southeastern Ukraine, according to Kyiv officials. Despite Russia's offensive momentum, Ukraine claims to have shot down 11 Russian warplanes in less than two weeks. The Russian army is targeting several locations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, focusing on towns where Ukrainian forces were planning a new line of defense. Ukraine's military faces challenges due to a shortage of reservists and artillery shells, as Western military aid has decreased. Ukrainian officials are seeking further military assistance from their partners, including the U.S.