Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive, killed hundreds

Moscow maintains that Kiev has lost more than 1,500 military personnel, 28 tanks, including eight German Leopards, three French tank destroyers and 109 armored vehicles.

Russia says it thwarted major attack by Ukraine

Moscow said yesterday it had thwarted a major offensive against its forces in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine said on Monday it was gaining ground near the ravaged eastern city of Bakhmut, but put into perspective the extent of “offensive actions” carried out elsewhere on the front, with Russia claiming instead to repel major attacks.

Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive, killed hundreds

Russia said on Monday that its forces had thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive at five points along the front in the southern Ukrainian region of Donetsk and killed hundreds of pro-Kyiv troops.

Russia thwarts attack in Ukraine but 'some ground lost'

Moscow says it has fought off a major attack in southern Ukraine as a mercenary leader claims Russia has lost ground near Bakhmut.