The ongoing battle for Bakhmut: Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression.

Russia's military continues to attack the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and has also shelled the southern city of Kherson. Ukrainian officials report heavy fighting on the eastern front, with most of the enemy's offensive efforts occurring in the Bakhmut sector. President Zelenskiy is pressing allies for more weapons to launch a counter-offensive later this year. Ukrainian officials are also focusing on the massive rebuilding effort that will be needed and pressing for membership in NATO.