Ukraine Launches Strike Against Russian-Occupied City, Inflicting Mass Casualties
- Ukrainian military launched a strike on the Russian-occupied city of Makiivka
- Ukrainian and Russian officials differed on whether the strike hit a military or civilian area
- Makiivka is significant because it was where Ukraine dealt Russia a major loss of life in a single strike
- Ukrainian forces have made small gains in their counteroffensive against Russian forces
- Russia has frequently targeted civilian centers in its attacks on Ukraine