Russia said on June 25 that it had repelled new offensives by Ukrainian forces in four areas on the front line, a day after Ukraine claimed "progress" in the east of the country. "Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine's armed forces have continued to attempt offensive action," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that 10 attacks had been countered near Bakhmut alone.
Russian Forces Claim To Have Repelled Multiple Attacks In Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers fire toward Russian position on the front line in Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine on June 24.