Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine's Hopes of a Turning Tide
The advances have been small, and Russians still hold most of the city, but Ukrainians say they see a meaningful shift in momentum.
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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.