Ukraine's counteroffensive reclaims multiple villages from Russian forces.

Ukrainian military forces have captured the village of Storozhov in Donetsk province, adding to the momentum of the country's counteroffensive. The goal is to "liberate all Ukrainian land," according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar. However, Russian troops control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, and the goal may never be accomplished. The southeastern Zaporizhzhia province, home to the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, is another focus area of the counteroffensive's early stages. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine is "gaining ground" against Russia in the counteroffensive, and U.S. support has been key to its success. Russian President Vladimir Putin decried attacks by Kyiv's forces on Russian civilian areas.