It's likely only a matter of time until Russia captures a key town in Ukraine, intel chief says

• Ukraine is likely to lose the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar to Russia, a top intelligence official said.
• Chasiv Yar's loss could open the gates to further exhaustive, long-lasting battles.
• Russia is pushing for a big win ahead of its Victory Day military celebration.

Ukraine likely faces the approaching loss of a key eastern town to Russia, one of the country's top intelligence officials said.