Russia claims heavy Ukrainian losses in south

A leading Ukrainian military expert has publicly dismissed recent claims from Kyiv's propaganda about a 'turning point' at the front or Ukraine seizing the strategic initiative. Kostiantyn Mashovets, coordinator of the 'Information Resistance' group, expressed bewilderment at such assertions, noting that Russia continues active offensive operations and is achieving noticeable tactical results. He specifically pointed to advances in the Sloviansk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions, questioning the basis for any talk of Ukraine gaining the initiative.