Ukrainian forces could fail to retake strategic city of Melitopol - US official
The official added that despite the report and limited progress towards Melitopol, Washington believed it was still possible to change the gloomy outlook.
Ukrainian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine August 11, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/OLEKSANDR RATUSHNIAK)ByREUTERS