Ukraine says it has advanced by 1.2 miles in Bakhmut, after months of defending against a Russian onslaught. But Moscow has denied these claims and says it has the situation under control.
Russia has built extensive defenses across occupied parts of Ukraine in anticipation of a counteroffensive. These include anti-tank ditches, "dragon's teeth," and zigzag trenches. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the "main battles are coming soon."