Russia claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers while the Kremlin’s forces successfully pushed back a major offensive in the Donetsk region.
This claim hasn't been independently verified nor has footage released by Moscow appearing to show military equipment being destroyed.A video of what Russia says is the battle appears to show military vehicles coming under heavy fire in fields.
Ukraine's Centre for Strategic Communications did not address the Russian statement directly but said that Russia would seek to spread lies. Former Joint Forces Commander Sir Richard Barrons said this counter-offensive would not have a long-term impact on the war.
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