Confusion in Ukraine yesterday swirled after a communication breakdown led to the nation s deputy defence minister prematurely claiming a town near the besieged city of Bakhmut had been liberated. This morning, she said it had, in fact, now been freed.
EXCLUSIVE: Express.co.uk spoke with a former US intelligence director, as well as conducting a deep dive into the latest developments on the frontline, to show the devastating effects of Ukraine s elite units as they lead the next phase of the counter offensive.
Two specialised brigades of Ukrainian Marines are leading a rapid offensive operation against Russian forces along the border between Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.