Russia's Small-Scale Offensives in Ukraine: A Bid to Regain Control

Russia has launched small-scale offensives in an attempt to regain control in Ukraine, with fighting reported in various regions including Berdiansk, Melitopol, Avdiivka, Marinka, Lyman, and near the Antonivsky Bridge. Ukrainian forces have made progress in the southern flank of Bakhmut, while Russia has deployed air assault regiments to prevent further Ukrainian advances. The ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, which began in early June, has seen limited success so far, but several settlements have been liberated from Russian control. Both sides continue to engage in heavy combat, with Ukraine advancing daily despite lacking certain military hardware.