Ukraine's Counteroffensive Gains Ground Against Russian Forces.

Ukrainian forces have recaptured several settlements from Russia in its counteroffensive, but experts say it is too early to determine if the push will succeed. Kyiv has launched attacks and gained ground in several places along its frontline with Russia. However, the counteroffensive is in its early stages, and Ukrainian forces have not yet committed the bulk of their troops. The fighting is expected to get tougher as Ukrainian forces penetrate deeper into Russian defenses. Putin still has reason to be confident, and only a major breakthrough that severed the land bridge to Crimea would be a grave concern for him.