The retreat came after sustained Ukrainian attacks, including with newly arrived Western weapons, made it impossible for Russian forces to hold the island.
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The retreat came after sustained Ukrainian attacks, including with newly arrived Western weapons, made it impossible for Russian forces to hold the island.