In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade prepare to fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar , Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, a serviceman of the 24th Mechanised Brigade prepares to fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, a serviceman of the 24th Mechanised Brigade prepares to fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade press service, servicemen of the 24th Mechanised Brigade fire 155mm M-109 "Paladin" howitzer towards Russian forces near the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP)

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade carries a shell to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade carries a shell to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares shells to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares a shell to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares a shell to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Ukrainian servicemen of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepare a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer to fire towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares to fire a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade receive instructions while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade maneuvers through smoke while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade trains in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade practice a medical evacuation while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade trains in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade crawls under barbed wire while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade crawls under barbed wire while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade crawl under barbed wire while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade receive instructions while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade trains in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade trains in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade maneuvers through a trench while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade runs along a balance beam while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade runs along a balance beam while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade rest while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade trains in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade crawls under barbed wire while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, maneuvers while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, maneuvers while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade runs while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: An instructor watches as soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade fire live ammunition while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade train in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: Soldiers from the 80th Air assault brigade fire live ammunition while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade maneuvers through a trench while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier and a Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade fire while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, fires while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, fires while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: The driver of a Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, looks through a hatch while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: The commander of a Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, puts on his helmet while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: The commander of a Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, puts on his helmet while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: The commander of a Т-80У tank from the 80th Air assault brigade, surveys the surroundings while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade dismounts from a Т-80У tank while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, UKRAINE - JULY 20: A soldier from the 80th Air assault brigade dismounts from a Т-80У tank while training in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on July 20, 2024. Russian forces have made advances in Ukraine’s east, including entering the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region. Ethan Swope / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade fires a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade fires a 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer fires towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer fires towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

A 155mm M-109 'Paladin' howitzer fires towards a Russian position on the front line near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on July 20, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS