Ukraine claims victory over Russian brigade in Bakhmut area.

A Ukrainian unit claims to have routed a Russian brigade near Bakhmut, highlighting the difficulty of Russia's ongoing military operation. The head of the Wagner private army, Yevgeny Prigozhin, confirmed that the Russian brigade had abandoned its positions in Bakhmut. The Kremlin acknowledged the campaign's difficulty but said it would control Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces say the offensive is stalling, while Russian troops have suffered heavy losses. The war is increasingly becoming a battle between large numbers of poorly trained Russian troops with outdated equipment and a smaller Ukrainian force with better Western weapons and training.