Ukraine launched a surprise counteroffensive in northeast to reclaim territory close to its border with Russia.
There’s a fight going on round Balakleya, near Kharkov, Ukraine second the biggest city. Kharkov, which is 25 miles from Russia, remains is under Ukrainian control but is attacked almost daily with missile attacks.
This was stated by Advisor to the President of Ukraine Serhiy Leshchenko.great news” from Kharkov region. Video on social media seemed show Ukrainian troops are coming on armored personnel carrier through Balakleya, city of around 27000 people.
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