Russia Increases Presence in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces have reportedly launched offensive operations in eastern Luhansk Oblast, with the 76th Airborne Division leading the charge. Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar acknowledged some level of Russian offensive activity, especially by airborne units, in that general part of the front lines. Ukraine has hit a major Russian ammo depot in the town of Rykove in occupied Kherson Oblast. There are increasing warning signs about the massive flow of weapons to Ukraine. A Ukrainian tank crew survived being hit by a Russian rocket-propelled grenade.