Russia says its forces have captured the strategic town of Chasiv Yar in Eastern Ukraine after almost 18 months of fighting in the area. Ukraine denies the town is lost. Russia also struck Kyiv and Kramatorsk as it continues its summer offensive.
Breakdown
- Russia claims strategic progress in its summer offensive on the eastern front. 2s
- Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Konstantinivka face risk of encirclement. 10s
- Russia asserts it has captured Chasiv Yar, a claim Ukraine disputes. 34s
- A major airstrike hit Kramatorsk, causing casualties and destruction. 44s
- Russian advances appear to be converting incremental changes into strategic gains. 1m 2s