Ukraine Advances Amid War Crimes: Russian Soldiers Arrested for Murdering Family of Nine in Ukraine; Russian Losses Surpass 300,000

Ukrainian forces continue to gain ground, US missiles utilized in Ukrainian strikes for first time, and Russian oligarch detained for financial crimes as investigations into Russian atrocities highlight war's civilian toll.

Russian soldiers murdered nine members of a Ukrainian family, including two children, in an occupied town, leading to the arrests of two Russian soldiers. This is a rare public admission by Russia of its forces committing crimes in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces reportedly made advancements near Bakhmut and in the western Zaporizhia Oblast, demonstrating continued resistance against Russia's invasion.
An US Army Tactical Missile System was used for the first time by Ukrainian forces to hit a Russian target in occupied Crimea. The strike damaged a military object of the air defense system, and wounded at least 17 Russian soldiers.
Russian tycoon Alexey Kuzmichev has been detained in France, facing charges for alleged tax evasion, money laundering, and violating international sanctions. His 27-metre yacht was seized by French customs agents last year.
Amid the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed confidence in securing additional financial support from the US government. The new house speaker, Mike Johnson, however, suggested separating funding support for Ukraine and Israel.