Kyiv says forces have retaken Klishchiivka, a tactically important town south of the key frontline city of Bakhmut

Official announcement comes day after premature reports of Andriivka's capture, which were blamed on a 'communications breakdown'

Amid slow progress in counteroffensive, deputy defense minister acknowledges forces have been diverted due to Russian pressure in Kharkiv region

Sergei Shoigu seen in clip posted by ministry, although unclear when it was filmed; mercenary leader Prigozhin had blasted Shoigu and army chief Gerasimov for months

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads private convict army, says Kyiv could push Russians out of Crimea, disputes claim Putin's forces did not kill civilians in Ukraine

Speaking alongside Biden at the G7, Ukrainian president says he believes locale has fallen, hours after a similar claim by Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin

City has been scene of longest, bloodiest battle since Russia invaded; Wagner thought to have sustained heavy losses; Ukraine says it still maintains some control

While renewed push against Russian invasion has been expected for weeks, Ukrainian president says starting operation now would cost too many lives

Zelensky slams Russia for 'killing people in broad daylight' after shelling in Sloviansk; Brazil's Lula says US should stop 'encouraging war'

British military intelligence assesses 'extreme attrition' of Russian forces in city responsible for Moscow's shift to defensive posture