"Russia's Failed Offensive: Record Losses and Counter-Counteroffensive in Ukraine"
Russia continues to bombard Avdiivka, prompting Ukraine to switch to air attacks; casualties on both sides reported. Russian shelling injures eight people in front-line regions of Ukraine. Russia claims to have destroyed three unmanned Ukrainian boats in the Black Sea. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows to maintain military pressure on occupied Crimea. More than half of Ukraine's newly-formed Siberian Battalion consists of Russian citizens. German Chancellor Scholz assures continued aid to Ukraine despite support for Israel. Moldova blocks access to Russian media websites, citing information war. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's sister appeals for his release from Russian detention. Ukraine announces joint venture with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to service and repair Western weapons.