Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

23 March 2022

Ukrainian troops are counter-attacking Russian forces in some areas of the country, with reports that they have gained ground near the capital, Kyiv.

Local authorities in the town of Makariv, west of Kyiv, said Ukrainian flags were flying there once more.

A US defence spokesman said Ukrainians were also reversing momentum in some parts of the south.

In the small southern town of Voznesensk, Russian forces were pushed back and an armoured convoy destroyed.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60847188

[The Unmitigated Gall]

1. Good news, but...

For a while it’s been wake up, check if Zelensky is still there, get coffee.
Now it’s wake up, check if Ukraine is still there, get coffee.

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Ukranians have some serious stones-- Russians never expected...

this much of a fight.

[BootinUp]

3. I saw some clips from a few years ago where Zelenskyy's Defense advisor

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predicted all of this. Basically, he said their only way forward was to prepare for a major war with Russia. And he was just very unemotional about it, inevitable was one word I think he used. I think they have quite a bit on their side compared to Putin, good bit of intelligence, ton of heart, and a dream that inspires all of them. All Putin has on his side are missiles, artillery and an army that is slowly but surely falling to pieces.