Russian forces in Ukraine suffered massive losses over weekend with Kyiv's military claiming more than 1,090 casualties - making it the deadliest day of fighting since Russia's invasion over a year prior. Ukrainian troops were also successful in eliminating 8 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, and 4 artillery systems. In addition, another 239 Russian soldiers were reported killed at the frontline of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast.

As the ongoing battle of Bakhmut continues, Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense, Hanna Maliar, said the current situation is "aggravated" and Russian forces are pushing forward despite their losses. Satellite images show once-thriving city reduced to rubble and an ash cloud caused by relentless attacks from both sides. Ukrainian forces are reportedly holed up in buildings on the west side of the Bakhmutka River in the 2,600-foot area of open space now being referred to as "the