Daily review

Ukraine continues to make territorial gains near Kherson and Zaporizhia even as Russia intensifies its assault, using new tactics like tunnels and robots. This comes as Russia faces estimates of nearly 300,000 troops killed or wounded.

Russia faces setbacks near Avdiivka, starts a new offensive in the Lyman-Kupiansk sector where Ukraine is well-prepared for defense. The UK believes Russia may launch strikes on Ukraine from the Black Sea. The EU urged China to back Ukraine's peace formula and stop supporting Russia. The US remains committed to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Russia's biggest offensive on Avdiivka since 2014 was repelled by Ukrainian forces, resulting in the loss of over 100 Russian vehicles to ambushes and mines. The assault involved 2,000 Russian troops, tanks and intense bombardments. Meanwhile in Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with NATO defense ministers and received pledges for more military and financial assistance.