Ukrainian military officials said Monday their troops have retaken another southeastern village from Russian forces, among the first -- small -- successes in stepped-up counteroffensive operations against Moscow's more than 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian air target near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on June 5, 2023.
Western analysts and military officials have cautioned any effort to rid entrenched, powerfully armed and skilled Russian troops will likely take months, and the success of any Ukrainian counteroffensive is far from certain. The UN and other aid groups say access to fresh drinking water is a crucial need and the possible spread of water-borne disease a big worry.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners as Ukrainian forces claim advance made in counteroffensive | CBC NewsRussia and Ukraine announced simultaneously on Sunday the return of nearly 100 soldiers from each side.
Read more »
Ukraine retakes village in ‘first results’ of counterattack, military saysSoldiers hoisted the Ukrainian flag at a bombed-out building in an unverified video published by Ukraine’s 68th Jaeger Brigade, which identified the settlement as Blahodatne in Donetsk region
Read more »
Monument recognizing Ukrainian internment during First World War unveiled in CalgaryVictims, the majority of them Ukrainians, were brought to 24 internment camps across Canada, including five in Alberta.
Read more »
New monument marks Ukrainian internment during First World WarVictims, the majority of them Ukrainians, were brought to 24 internment camps across Canada, including five in Alberta.
Read more »
Canadian WW1 internment operations marked by new Calgarian Ukrainian monumentA memorial exhibit marking a dark part of Canada’s First World War involvement was unveiled in Calgary Saturday.
Read more »
Monument recognizing Ukrainian internment during First World War unveiled in CalgaryVictims, the majority of them Ukrainians, were brought to 24 internment camps across Canada, including five in Alberta.
Read more »