Ukraine readies counteroffensive against Russia in ongoing conflict.

Ukraine is preparing for a counteroffensive against Russia near the front line of Bakhmut, with some soldiers saying it has already begun. The 28th brigade is using drones to spy on Russian troops and firing up to 50 mortars a day to destroy their defenses as they are being built. The brigade has consolidated small gains over the past month and some soldiers say the counteroffensive is already underway, with advances of 100 meters, 300 meters, and further.