Ukraine’s Push Around Bakhmut Presents Russia with Tough Decisions
Kyiv’s forces have reclaimed ground near the city that it took Russian forces months to seize, raising pressure on Moscow to devote more fighters and equipment there.
Overnight Missile and Drone Attacks Target Kyiv
Russia fired a wave of missiles and drones overnight, many aimed at Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, but all were shot down, Ukrainian officials said.
With New Weapons, Ukraine Has Much of What It Needs for Counteroffensive, Analysts Say
The additions to Ukraine’s arsenal, which include more tanks, drones and other weapons from Germany, may signal that Western officials believe Kyiv’s forces could reclaim significant swaths of territory.
Wellington Hostel Fire Kills at Least 6 People
The hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, has no sprinklers and its fire alarm did not go off automatically, a fire service spokesman said.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Pledges for more military aid from Ukraine’s European allies.
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