Ukraine's counteroffensive gains ground in ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian forces have recaptured the village of Piatykhatky in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, marking one of their first wins since the start of the counteroffensive against Russia's invasion of the country. Heavy fighting continues in several areas, with Ukraine making small advances, but Russian forces conducting effective defensive operations. Ukraine destroyed a significant ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk. Putin dismissed prospects of peace talks with Ukraine, stating that the country has "no chance" of success in its counteroffensive. The Nova Kakhovka hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine was blown up, with evidence suggesting Russian forces could be responsible.