War

 NY Times: As Russia Claims Victory in Bakhmut, Ukraine Sees Opportunity Amid Ruins - Military analysts say that if Moscow continues to send reinforcements to defend the city, that could weaken Russian forces’ ability to hold off a broader counteroffensive that Ukraine has been planning. By Andrew E. Kramer Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine

“They destroyed everything,” Mr. Zelensky said. “There are no buildings. It’s a pity, it’s a tragedy, but for today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts. There is nothing on this space, just ground and a lot of dead Russians.”