Today, we're talking about Ukraine's counteroffensives,

a sonic boom, a surprising gulf merger, and other top news for Wednesday, June 7th.

Steen formed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over.

Here's the quote of the day.

We must never underestimate the power of the prayer that is lifted up by wonderful saints all around the world.

Will Graham.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Ukraine's long anticipated counteroffensive appears to have begun.

Ukraine attacked using mechanized brigades with heavy battle tanks alongside conventional troops

to assault several locations in southern Donetsk where Russian troops are heavily entrenched.

Ukraine may be attempting to exploit gaps and weaknesses in the fortified Russian lines

after weeks of stalemate.

Ukraine's holding cards close to the chest, but Russia claims they fought off the attacks,

destroying 16 tanks, 26 armored fighting vehicles, 14 vehicles, and killing 250 Ukrainian troops.

Meanwhile, thousands were forced to flee their homes after the collapse of a major hydroelectric

dam on the NEPRO river in southern Ukraine.

Ukraine claims Russian mines blew up the dam to stymie the Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Ukrainian President Zelensky declared the destruction the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades.

As the war in Ukraine continues, it's easy to become discouraged and focus our attention elsewhere.

Do not cease praying for a resolution to this conflict and others throughout the world.

Colossians chapter 4 verse 2 says,

devote yourselves to prayer, stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

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