Ukrainian Forces Retake Village In Zaporizhzhia Region, Making Notable Gain In Counter-Offensive

In a significant development in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian forces have successfully recaptured the village of Piatykhatky in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. This territorial gain marks their first achievement since launching their counter-offensive earlier this month. The acknowledgment came from Vladimir Rogov, an official with Russian-installed authority, who revealed that Ukrainian forces had seized control of the settlement and were consolidating their positions while facing artillery fire from Russian forces, according to media report.

"The enemy's 'wave-like' offensives yielded results, despite enormous losses," stated Rogov on the popular Telegram messaging app, acknowledging the effectiveness of Ukraine's maneuvers.

The region continues to witness heavy fighting, with no immediate comment from Ukraine regarding the latest development. Independent verification of the situation on the battlefield remains challenging for Reuters at this time.

Russia has persistently claimed that its military operations have inflicted significant losses on the Ukrainian forces. Last week, President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism about Ukraine's chances of success in the ongoing counter-offensive, stating that they have "no chance" of achieving their objectives.

In recent days, Ukraine announced the recapture of approximately 100 square kilometers (38 square miles) of territory in the Donetsk region, located to the east. This series of victories involved reclaiming a string of villages, demonstrating Ukraine's determination to regain control of its territory.