Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces recapture of strategic village near Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukrainian forces have recaptured the strategically important village of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut, praising the soldiers involved in the operation. The recapture of Klishchiivka allows Ukrainian forces to advance towards Russian forces and deliver more accurate artillery strikes. However, senior Western figures cautioned against hopes of a swift end to the conflict, with the US's highest-ranking military officer stating that Ukraine's goal of ousting Russian forces faced a "very high bar". The Nato chief also warned that there would be no quick resolution to the conflict.
