UPDATE: Russia withdraws from key areas in Ukraine’s east after surprise offensive.
A Reuters journalist inside a vast area recaptured by the advancing Ukrainian forces in recent days saw burned out vehicles bearing the “Z” symbol of Moscow’s invasion, and boxes of ammunition lying in heaps at positions abandoned by fleeing Russian soldiers.
Sasha Baker, deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters in Washington it was “probably too soon to have a definitive assessment,” but added that “I think we’ve seen some encouraging signs." Ukraine initially launched a counteroffensive in the country's south late last month after weeks of public buildup and preparation, as it aimed to push toward the crucial coastal city of Kherson.
Some Western military analysts said the advance appeared aimed at shutting off supply and communication lines Russia has relied on to sustain its forces in eastern Ukraine, and could potentially leave thousands of Russian troops encircled around the crucial city of Izyum. Glen Grant, a retired British officer who worked as a defense reform expert in Ukraine before the war, said there remained some questions about the success of the counteroffensive. For instance, had Ukraine beaten back Russian forces or were they"driving into fresh air?"Juan Barreto / AFP - Getty Images
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