The conflict between Russia and Ukraine showed no signs of abating on day 474 of the invasion, with reports of recaptured villages and continued fighting in the Donetsk region. Ukraine’s counteroffensive appeared to be gaining some traction, with Kyiv claiming to have liberated several villages from Russian-backed separatist forces. However, Russian forces still held control of other lines, and there were reports of civilians being fired upon as they fled the conflict zone. The New York Times reported that while Ukraine’s gains were slight, they represented the first real progress in the counteroffensive. CNN and the BBC also provided coverage of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the toll it is taking on both Ukrainian and Russian civilians. The Guardian offered a comprehensive overview of the conflict so far, outlining the key events and players involved. Despite diplomatic efforts to find a resolution, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of ending anytime soon.