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#BREAKING Ukraine says 'will take advantage' of Russian fatigue in Bakhmut 'very soon'

#UPDATE A senior Ukrainian military commander vowed Thursday a counter-attack against Russian forces near the town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the stage for the longest battle of Moscow's invasion.

#BREAKING Zelensky visits Kherson region, partially occupied by Russia

#UPDATE President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday was visiting the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson partially controlled by Russian forces, after Kyiv's troops captured the regional capital late last year.

#UPDATE President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday was visiting the southern Ukrainian region of #Kherson partially controlled by Russian forces, after Kyiv's troops captured the regional capital late last year, the presidency said ➡️ u.afp.com/i8pK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told European leaders that "delays" sending fighter jets and long-range missiles to counter Russian forces could extend the war, after he visited frontline positions near the fiercely contested 🇺🇦 town of #Bakhmut
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