Ukrainian counteroffensive inflicts 'hell' on Russians near Bakhmut | DW News

The Ukrainian military says it has broken through Russian defense lines in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, as its counteroffensive continues.
Officials say the breakthrough took place near the village of Verbove - with troops advancing through a crucial defensive front. The extent of Kyiv's gains are still unclear, however, as Moscow's forces are heavily fortified in the area. Ukraine's counteroffensive has been slowed by extensive layers of Russian minefields, anti-vehicle defenses and fighting positions.
Heavy fighting is raging around the ruined city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. A senior Ukrainian official has confirmed that the objective is to pin Russian forces there and prevent them from being redeployed to other areas, such as southern Ukraine.

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