Ukraine Claims New Push In Russian-Held Kherson Region

Ukraine’s military claims to have broken through Russia’s first line of defence in the occupied Kherson region.

The reported push appears to form part of a long-awaited offensive being launched by Kyiv in an attempt to retake the country’s south.

It follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks aimed at cutting off Russian forces there from main supply routes.

BBC reports say Russia’s military has not commented on Ukraine’s claim, but one official said this was “yet another fake”.

The claims by both Ukraine and Russia have not been independently verified.