Ukrainian and Russian forces continue to clash in different parts of Ukraine, with Russian forces shelling towns and villages in Kherson and mounting an assault on Bakhmut.
Ukrainian officials claim the Ukrainian Ground Forces shot down a Russian fighter jet near Bakhmut and made gains in northern parts of the city, while Russian forces claim to have taken control of the settlement of Zaliznyanskoye and be expanding their encirclement of Bakhmut.
In Kherson, at least one person was killed and six more wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian forces allegedly pounded towns and villages from tanks, artillery, and drones.
The conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues to escalate in different parts of Ukraine.
In the southern Kherson region, Russian forces have stepped up their shelling, targeting towns and villages along the front line between the two sides.
Military officials allege that the attacks were meant to terrorise civilians and demonstrate the military presence of Russian forces.
Meanwhile, in the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian troops are defending their positions against a relentless push by Russian forces.
Both sides claim to have made gains, but these claims could not be independently verified.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the mercenary Wagner Group allegedly leading the Russian assault, claimed that Russian forces had taken control of a settlement near Bakhmut, while Ukrainian officials claim gains in northern parts of the city and shooting down a Russian fighter jet.
Ukrainian officials have vowed to keep fighting for the city, which has been turned into a wasteland after seven months of non-stop fighting.