Steven Horrell News Today

As Ukraine desperately awaits the arrival of new U.S. weapons and equipment approved last month, Russia is seeking to make the most of the remaining window. Moscow’s forces in the past week have taken several villages in eastern Ukraine after Kyiv’s threadbare army ceded ground, and they are positioned to secure additional territory in the…

The war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with even Ukrainian officials admitting the highly anticipated counteroffensive is unlikely to reach a breakthrough, putting Kyiv on what could be its toughest path yet in the war. Ukraine is fighting two battles: convincing a growing, skeptical West to continue arming Ukrainian troops despite an obvious stalemate…

EXCLUSIVE: Express.co.uk spoke with a former US intelligence director, as well as conducting a deep dive into the latest developments on the frontline, to show the devastating effects of Ukraines elite units as they lead the next phase of the counter offensive.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine launched its long-awaited counter offensive a little over two months ago, around June 8. While they have made territorial gains, it is advancing slower than some expected due to the depth of Russias defensive fortifications, including mines, trenches and tank traps.

Russian sources reported Ukraine has been attacking its positions from all sides near a village in the heart of the front line, causing panic among occupied forces trying to defend the area.

Ukraine began its counter offensive on June 8, exactly two months ago. During that time, it has retaken more territory than during Russias entire spring offensive earlier this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Express.co.uk spoke with Ukrainian soldiers, military medics and a former US intelligence director based in Europe about the state of the counteroffensive against Russia after nearly two months.

EXCLUSIVE: Express.co.uk spoke to a former US intelligence director about the ongoing Ukrainian counter offensive and why Russian attempts at their own attacks are failing.

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