Britain says Russia has likely ordered troops’ withdrawal from Kharkiv region
Ukrainian service members walk past a former position of the Russian soldiers captured during a counteroffensive operation, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released September 11, 2022. Press service of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS
Britain’s defense ministry said on Monday that Russia has likely ordered the withdrawal of its troops from the entirety of occupied Kharkiv Oblast west of the Oskil River.
The UK defense ministry said in a regular update that Ukraine has recaptured territory at least twice the size of Greater London.
UK said in a tweet “The rapid Ukrainian successes have significant implications for Russia’s overall operational design”.
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