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Some Jewish leaders and political leaders have pulled back on criticism of the far-right Azov Brigade since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Ukraine's military has liberated the village of Rivnopil in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar wrote on Telegram on June 26.

Before Russia invaded Ukraine, these fighters were neo-Nazis. They still are.

From the blog of Kirill Solod at The Times of Israel

Seizing an opening as Russia rotated troops, Ukraine pressed ahead with three days of maneuvers that gained ground on the flanks of Bakhmut.

The advances have been small, and Russians still hold most of the city, but Ukrainians say they see a meaningful shift in momentum.

Ukrainian forces have taken back territory north and south of the ruined city in a few days that it took the Russians many weeks to capture

Kyiv’s forces have reclaimed ground near the city that it took Russian forces months to seize, raising pressure on Moscow to devote more fighters and equipment there.

Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.

Ukraine's Third Separate Assault Brigade claims to have has routed Russian forces from frontline territory near the eastern city of Bakhmut.