CNN: Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
A Ukrainian offensive is “taking place in several directions,” Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar told Ukrainian television on Monday, heightening speculation that a major push by Kyiv to recapture land held by Russia’s occupying forces could be getting underway.
“It is not only about Bakhmut. The offensive is taking place in several directions. We are happy about every meter. Today is a successful day for our forces,” she said.
Recent weeks have seen Ukraine’s military stepping up shaping operations – attacks on Russian targets like fuel depots and weapons dumps far behind frontlines – which typically precede a major advance by ground forces. But government officials in Kyiv have been at pains to say the start of any counteroffensive would not be announced.
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WNU Editor: The sources that I trust are saying that both sides are suffering heavy losses, but Russian forces continue to hold their primary positions.
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Appear To Be Underway
Ukraine’s troops attack along front in apparent precursor to counteroffensive -- The Guardian
Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? A look at the fighting in Ukraine -- AP
Ukraine war: Kyiv launches 'offensive actions' on frontline - as Zelenskyy mocks 'hysterical' Russia -- SKY News
Kyiv's troops advance around Bakhmut after Wagner chief dismissed 'absurd' Russian claims -- Daily Mail
Ukraine starts conducting ‘offensive actions’: Defense ministry -- Al Arabiya News
Ukraine deputy defence minister says forces moving to ‘offensive actions’ in some areas – as it happened -- The Guardian
Ukrainian counteroffensive 'shaping-up' amid attempts to destabilize Russian forces -- ABC News
Early Stages Of Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Appear To Be Underway -- Warzone
Ukraine’s counteroffensive appears to have started: Here’s what to know -- The Hill
It seems like the counteroffensive has started -- Politico
Ukraine trying to end battlefield stalemate in what may be start of counteroffensive -- AP