Challenge: 'RED ROOK ON FILE 8 ATTACK: "Red-North vs Black's 'Cut' or 'Retreat'? (Level 6/10 - Tactical Challenge)" - Can you solve it?

This board is a 'life-or-death trap' for beginners: "The Red Rook on File 8 advances straight towards the Black Elephant on Files 5-8, but behind it lies a terrifying 'double horse formation'. Who will decide the fate? Watch as Red can 'pierce through' or is forced to 'retreat' under the attack of the Black Horse on File 6-9. Analyze tactical moves with unexpected plays, from 'empty cannon' to 'rook piercing', to avoid falling into the trap!