Ukraine is gaining ground in its counter offensive, NATO chief says

Ukraine has started a counteroffensive in June to reclaim territory seized by Russia.
NATO Secretary-General says Ukraine is slowly gaining ground, despite Russian fortifications and minefields.
Ukraine has struggled to break through entrenched Russian lines.
Ukrainian forces have pushed past Russia's first line of defense but face more lines.
NATO chief praises Ukraine's military achievements against the formerly second strongest army.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 9:34:00 AM

Ukraine is gaining ground in its counter offensive, NATO chief says

Ukraine has started a counteroffensive in June to reclaim territory seized by Russia.
NATO Secretary-General says Ukraine is slowly gaining ground, despite Russian fortifications and minefields.
Ukraine has struggled to break through entrenched Russian lines.
Ukrainian forces have pushed past Russia's first line of defense but face more lines.
NATO chief praises Ukraine's military achievements against the formerly second strongest army.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Ukraine Gains Ground South of Bakhmut; Russia Builds Up Forces Near Lyman; Missile Strikes Hit 3 Cities; Musk Refuses Starlink for Crimea; Romania Builds Shelters Near Danube

9/10/2023

Ukraine Aims to Retake Crimea, Russia's Strategic Stronghold in the Black Sea

9/11/2023

Ukraine Retakes Strategic Black Sea Gas Platforms from Russian Forces

9/11/2023

Ukraine Reports Gains in East and South as Russia Struggles

9/15/2023

Ukraine Liberates Village Near Bakhmut, Inflicting Losses on Russian Forces

Ukraine has liberated the village of Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast, dealing heavy losses to Russian troops in the process.

9/15/2023

Ukraine Retakes Strategic Village South of Bakhmut, Inching Toward Further Gains

Ukraine has recaptured the devastated village of Andriivka, allowing for further advances on the southern flank of Bakhmut, as Russian forces suffer significant casualties and losses of equipment.

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Ukraine Chips Away at Russian Forces, Seeks Strategic Advantage Before Winter

9/18/2023

Ukraine Retakes Village South of Bakhmut, Makes New Gains Against Russian Forces