Assessing the Current State of the Russia-Ukraine War.

The UN has accused Russia of blocking humanitarian aid deliveries to Russian-occupied areas in eastern Ukraine affected by the recent Kakhovka dam rupture. Exclusive drone photos and information obtained by the Associated Press suggest that Russia had the means, motive, and opportunity to bring down the dam. The death toll from flooding caused by the destruction of the dam has risen to 16 in Ukraine with 31 still missing and 29 in territories controlled by Russia. Ukraine has recaptured the village of Piatykhatky, marking an apparent escalation of the offensive on the most direct route to Crimea. The EU is speeding up arms deliveries to Ukraine to support the counteroffensive against Russian forces.