Ukrainian forces defend eastern gains from Russian counterattacks • FRANCE 24 English

Ukraine’s armed forces face a challenge in the country’s east: to defend their recent gains while continuing their counteroffensive. In the suburbs of the town of Kupyansk, an area where they only just regained control, Ukrainian forces are now moving their guns to new positions. Locals barely flinch anymore when they fire. But many are leaving – homes are in ruins and the town is far from safe.

Ukrainian forces defend eastern gains from Russian counterattacks • FRANCE 24 English