- 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
I’m not saying it’s not what you say it is. I’m saying the way you said is is toxic. It’s never gonna be clear to new people. I also have a .me domain and pretend it’s from lotrs Middle-Earth. But I don’t imply its obvious and react annoyed when people get it wrong.
idc. People are dying, and pretending that you don’t know what is going on is toxic af.