The Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to be faltering, despite initial gains. Russian forces have stiffened their defenses, inflicting heavy casualties on Ukrainian troops. The fighting rages on with unabated intensity in the Donbas region, where both sides are locked in a relentless fight to ga

Heavy fighting rages in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas as Russian forces {presslaunch new assaults. Ukrainian troops are fiercely defending key positions/territories/outposts, resulting in fierce street-by-street combat in several towns and villages. Both sides have reported heavy casualt