Ukraine repelled attacks in five cities in the region, the latest setback for Russia, officials said Monday.
Russia failed to make advances in five different cities in Ukraine's Donetsk region over a 24-hour period, according to Kyiv authorities.
However, Ukraine said its soldiers fought off each attempt, delivering a string of defeats for Russia—though this claim could not be independently verified by. It's the latest sign that Moscow is struggling to gain momentum more than seven months after Russian Presidentlaunched his"special military operation" on the Eastern European country on February 24.
Above, Ukrainian troops are seen on a watercraft in the Donetsk region on Sunday. Russia failed to make advances in five different cities in the region over a 24-hour period Ukraine officials said Monday.Putin's military, plagued with issues including challenges recruiting motivated troops and reportedly poor leadership, has struggled to achieve any major achievements in Ukraine.
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