Russian Strikes Hinder Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Trench Warfare

Ukrainian soldiers digging trenches near the frontline city of Bakhmut were targeted by Russian strikes, likely due to being spotted by a Russian observation drone. The soldiers were unharmed, but the incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the Donbass region, particularly in Bakhmut, which has been almost completely destroyed. The Russians claim to control about 90% of the city, while the Ukrainians hold only a small western part.