Ukrainian forces are advancing into the Kharkiv area, pushing again the Russian line, in accordance with the U.Okay. Protection Ministry on social media.

The territory within the east of the nation was captured early on within the invasion, however a Ukrainian counterattack launched earlier within the week is drivinig into the Russian-held territory.

The British army writes that the assault has penetrated 50 kilometers into what had been the Russian front-lines. “Russian forces had been seemingly taken abruptly. The sector was solely calmly held and Ukrainian items have captured or surrounded a number of cities,” the ministry stated.

In line with Ukraine’s official protection ministry twitter account: “Armed Forces have liberated and took management of greater than 30 localities within the Kharkiv area.”

Amid the sudden success of the counterstrike, footage has emerged of Ukrainian residents in previously occupied areas greeting the advancing troops as liberators.

The Washington-based assume tank Institute for the Research of Conflict estimates that the offensive has resulted within the seize of two,500 sq. kilometers as of September 9.

The counterattack marks the most important involuntary reversal on the a part of the Russian army within the battle up to now. In line with the U.Okay. Protection Ministry it might result in even greater good points for the Ukrainian forces.

“A Russian drive round Izium is probably going more and more remoted. Ukrainian items are actually threatening the city of Kupiansk; its seize could be a major blow to Russia as a result of it sits on provide routes to the Donbas entrance line,” the ministry stated.