Ukraine’s military has taken back a reported 3,000 square kilometres of territory from Russian occupation in a few short days after a swift counteroffensive in the northeastern part of the country. It marks a major shift in the war after months of attriti...

Ukraine has been talking about launching a counteroffensive in Kherson since July, fighting to recapture at least the regional capital. Ukraine’s top leadership gave the green signal to its forces on August 29 to attack the Russian frontline in the region...