Ukraine war: Kyiv claims first victories of counter-offensive - BBC News (www.bbc.com)

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Ukraine says it has liberated four villages in the south-east, calling these the first settlements won back from Russia since Kyiv's counter-offensive began
On Monday morning, officials reported that "the national flag is once again waving" over Storozhove, in the Donetsk region
A day earlier, footage showed Ukrainian troops celebrating in Blahodatne and Neskuchne - and a minister said nearby Makarivka was also taken
The settlements are relatively small - and Moscow is yet to confirm any retreat
The Institute for the Study of War backs up Kyiv's claims, saying Ukraine captured "multiple settlements" along the frontline over the weekend
On Saturday, President Zelensky acknowledged that the long-awaited counter-offensive was under way

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[-] Blursty@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago

Where have I been simping? I'm just telling the truth here and you're balling crying all over your keyboard because you can't handle reality.

What even is "Putinism"? There's no such thing. You've been just trained to repeat nonsense words because you're credulous and hate filled.

[-] Protegee9850@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Sure whatever you say 🙄

[-] Blursty@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

No answer again. Another L.

[-] Protegee9850@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

OoOoo THREE responses! 🤡 You suuuuure showed me! That MUST mean you’re right, and not just a big dim tankie fuck whose worn out the patience of those around you. Get fucked tankie, you’re on the wrong side of history, and i absolutely love how mad you are that you and yours are losing this safe space.