Ukraine's armed forces reported success in their effort to retake the southern city of Kherson. But Russian forces say they've struck back.
Ukraine's military says it killed 102 Russian soldiers and destroyed six tanks as well as other armaments as Ukrainian forces press forward with a counteroffensive in the country's southern region.Thursday, saying it had carried out successful attacks on multiple Russian targets. The post comes as Ukraine has mounted its first significant effort to retake Russian-occupied areas near the southern city of Kherson.
The command post said its aviation had carried out strikes on Russian targets including command and support points, as well as fuel, logistic and transportation infrastructure. "Trying to keep the defenses on land, the enemy continues artillery and mortar shelling, as well as air and missile strikes at our positions, at civilian settlements, on local residents," the post said.
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