Ukraine launches counteroffensive against Russia in Crimea.

Ukraine claims to have made gains in its counteroffensive by liberating two villages in the Donetsk region, while continuing attacks around the city of Bakhmut. An American expatriate has been arrested on drug charges in Russia. The long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to be underway, with operations ongoing on at least three fronts. The fighting is likely to drag on for weeks and possibly months.