Ukrainian Counteroffensive Pierces Main Russian Defensive Line in Southeast – WSJ

Ukrainian forces have penetrated the main Russian defensive line in their country s southeast, raising hopes of a breakthrough that would reinvigorate the slow-moving counteroffensive.

Ukrainian paratroopers are fighting through entrenched Russian positions on the edge of the village of Verbove, a Ukrainian officer in the area said. Ukrainian forces have also reached the main defensive line to the south of nearby Robotyne village, he said. Ukraine s military confirmed advances toward Verbove and south of Robotyne, without giving details.

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