Russian Shelling Claims Lives as Ukrainian Counteroffensive Advances in Bakhmut

Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian town of Lyman kills at least eight civilians and wounds five others, while Ukrainian forces reportedly repel assault attempts near Lyman. Russian forces also target the Ukrainian city of Kryviy Rih in a drone attack, causing damage and injuring one person. The United States plans to provide Ukraine with military aid, including controversial cluster munitions, to support its counteroffensive against Russia's invasion. The planned delivery of cluster munitions has faced opposition from several countries and organizations. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy visits Snake Island, which was briefly captured by Russian forces but later withdrawn from, and expresses gratitude to soldiers on the 500th day of the conflict.