Ukraine's Military Advances Towards Bakhmut, Liberates Key Village

Ukrainian troops have reportedly captured the village of Andriivka near Bakhmut, which fell into Russian hands in May. The Ukrainian military stated that the Russian side suffered significant casualties and loss of equipment during the assault operations. Ukrainian forces have also reported "partial success" near the village of Klishchiivka. The counteroffensive by Ukraine has seen slow but steady progress, with the retaking of several villages and advances on the flanks of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian government has dismissed criticism of the offensive's pace and strategic errors. The battlefield reports have not been independently verified, and Russia has not confirmed the Ukrainian advances.