Ukraine launches counteroffensive against Russia with mixed results.

Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which has observed an uptick in military activity across the entire front line. Ukrainian officials have confirmed that their forces are on the offensive in the Bakhmut region, where they have reportedly gained territory. The ISW said the counteroffensive "won't likely unfold as a single grand operation" and will consist of many undertakings at numerous locations of varying size and intensity over many weeks. The initial phase of Ukraine's counteroffensive operations will likely be the most costly and difficult in terms of lives lost and equipment destroyed as troops and armour attempt to penetrate Russia's defensive positions.