"Ukrainian Forces Break Through Russian Defenses Near Verbove, Escalating Conflict"

Ukrainian armored vehicles have breached Russian defenses near the village of Verbove, marking progress in Ukraine's counteroffensive. Ukrainian special forces claim to have targeted and damaged Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in occupied Crimea, killing and injuring top officials. The United States plans to supply Ukraine with cluster-armed long-range missiles. Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Canada to discuss private sector investment and receives support from Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau. In other developments, a Russian missile strike in Kremenchuk kills one and injures 31, Russian spies use hackers to gather evidence of war crimes, and three Russian airborne regiment commanders resign or are killed. The global impact includes discussions on Ukrainian grain imports, sanctions imposed by Canada, and an upcoming visit by Iraq's Prime Minister to Moscow. Ukrainian helicopters play a crucial role in the counteroffensive, despite the risks involved.