Ukraine captures Zaporizhzhia village, disputed by Russia-appointed official.

Ukraine has reportedly captured the village of Piatykhatky on the Zaporizhzhia front, according to a Russia-appointed official and sources. This marks the first village recaptured by Kyiv’s forces in nearly a week. The capture of Piatykhatky would demonstrate Ukraine’s continuing incremental momentum in its counteroffensive. Russian forces appear to be adopting a strategy of placing weaker forces at the absolute front and then trying to counterattack with more experienced soldiers when they believe their opponents may have advanced beyond their air defences.