Ukraine Tries to Make Southern Offensive a Turning Point in War – WSJ

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine After a crescendo of long-range strikes on Russian military facilities and bridges in the dark of night early Monday, Ukrainian forces launched a southern offensive with attacks along the front lines.

Ukrainian armor crashed over the Inhulets River and established a bridgehead, the main gains that Kyiv has made in two days of fighting.

Whether Ukraine can capitalize on its initial thrust and retake territory in its south that Russia seized at the start of its invasion will go a long way to shape the next phase of the war.

via www.wsj.com

LWJ and I are planning on visiting Poland this October or failing that, this spring. We hope to meet Luke and Anya, and Anya’s parents who will be coming from Kyiv.