Russian Soldiers Retreat as Ukraine Advances

Russian soldiers are reportedly fleeing the front lines in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv's counteroffensive gains momentum. The Ukrainian military claims that Moscow's troops are moving away from the front lines in the contested eastern Luhansk region. Desertion has become a documented problem in Russia's forces in Ukraine, with some reports suggesting that Kremlin generals may have sanctioned the use of weapons against deserters. Both sides are racking up high casualty counts, with Russian losses likely at their highest point since the peak of the battle for Bakhmut in March.