Ukraine Refutes Russian Claims of Dnipro River Bridgehead Loss

Ukraine denies Russian claims of losing a key bridgehead on the Dnipro River frontline, with the army asserting that they continue to hold their positions despite heavy Russian artillery fire. Russian forces have intensified their offensive ahead of the second anniversary of the invasion, retaking the symbolic town of Avdiivka and claiming to have cleared the village of Krynky, although open-source evidence suggests Ukrainian forces maintain their limited bridgehead in the area. Both sides have suffered losses, with Ukrainian forces facing shortages of key artillery and ammunition, while Russia has a bigger, better-equipped army.