Ukrainian forces have recaptured over 3,000 sq. kilometers in a speedy counter-offensive in north-eastern Ukraine, as Russian forces proceed to retreat within the northern Kharkiv area, Kyiv army authorities mentioned Sunday.

The Ukrainian flag was raised within the city of Kosaja Lopan, simply 4 kilometers from the border with Russia, in keeping with native media.

“The Armed Forces proceed to liberate Russian-occupied territories. For the reason that starting of September, greater than 3,000 sq. kilometers have been returned to Ukraine’s management,” Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces was quoted as saying by Ukrinform, a Ukrainian information outlet.

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