Ukrainian officials say they have reclaimed a number of villages and settlements in the southeast of the country that have been under Russian occupation since the invasion began.
It's the first notable gains since Kyiv's counter-offensive got underway and sparked days of heavy fighting.
Ukrainian commanders admit they've taken casualties, but claim Russian losses are much worse.
Retired British Army officer, Major General Rupert Jones, says the current phase of the conflict is slow going…
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