Russian forces driven back in at least two areas as Kyiv says it has shifted to offensive operations in some sectors
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Ukrainian troops went on the attack at multiple points along the frontline in the Donetsk region on Monday, driving back Russian forces in at least two areas in what appeared to be the preliminary stages of Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive.
The government in Kyiv said it had shifted to offensive operations in some sectors, with reports of intense close-quarter fighting in several locations.