Russia launches early morning strikes on Ukraine, hitting ammunition storage point.

Ukraine's military commander has claimed advances in Bakhmut as "the first success" of offensive actions in defending the front-line city. The G7 countries are preparing to impose tougher sanctions against Russia's energy sector and restrict trade that supports the Kremlin's military. The United Kingdom has promised more military aid for Ukraine, including hundreds of air defence missiles and drones. NATO is expected to agree on a "multiyear programme" to help Ukraine reach NATO military standards at a summit in Lithuania in July. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country had "opened the door" to training Ukrainian fighter pilots.