Russia's Aggressive Military Campaign Continues in Ukraine.
Russia is using Kh-555 cruise missiles in the battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, and has made marginal gains in the area. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said Russian forces are increasing the tempo of operations around Avdiivka, which could become a "second Bakhmut." The ISW believes the overall Russian spring offensive is approaching culmination, and Russian forces may be intensifying efforts to make even marginal gains before they lose the initiative in Ukraine.