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

Ukraine retakes ruined village south of Bakhmut, sees path to advance further
Village lies on higher ground, will allow artillery to operate more easily
Ukraine advances cautiously due to mines, strong Russian defenses
No major settlements retaken in three-month counteroffensive, but slow progress made
Ukraine inflicting substantial losses on Russians in south near Zaporizhzhia region

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Posted 9/15/2023, 10:15:00 AM