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Russian-installed official says Ukraine has made first gain on this battle
front since launch of counter-offensive earlier this month

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The Russian military blogger War Gonzo has also reported that Russian troops
have abandoned the village of Piatykhatky, on the Zaporizhzhia front. The
writer suggests Ukraine has concentrated large reserves in the area, mostly
infantry but also “heavy armoured vehicles”, and wonders if Kyiv will activate
its reserves for what would probably be a major attack in the area.

If confirmed, it would be Ukraine’s first village gain for nearly a week, and
significantly it marks an apparent escalation of the offensive on the most
direct route to Crimea, although this is the area where Russian defences are
believed to be strongest.

A Russian-installed official acknowledged on Sunday that Ukraine had
recaptured a village in the southern Zapororizhzhia region, its first gain on
that front since it launched its counteroffensive earlier this month.

The official, Vladimir Rogov, said Ukrainian forces had taken the settlement
of Piatykhatky and were entrenching themselves there while coming under fire
from Russian artillery.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian forces reportedly take control of Piatykhatky on the Zaporizhzhia battle front

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