Ukraine said on Monday its forces had broken a Russian line of defence and recaptured small clutches of land near Bakhmut and along the southern front, regions where Kyiv’s troops have focused their slow-moving counteroffensive. Earlier, the Ukrainian government said it dismissed six deputy defence ministers including Hanna Maliar, who frequently issued public updates on troops’ progress at the front. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
