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Ukrainian tanks have broken through Putin’s final line of defence in western Zaporizhia Oblast signalling a big breakthrough, according to the Institute of Study of War.
This is the first instance of Ukrainian tanks cutting through Russia’s strong defensive layer of anti-tank ditches and obstacles, said the ISW.
The ISW cannot confirm Ukrainian troops have fully broken through Russia’s defensive layer near Verbove, but it indicates progress in the counteroffensive.
Ukrainian forces are likely to have suppressed Russian artillery and other anti-tank systems in the area enough to bring their vehicles forward, the ISW said.
Yesterday, Joe Biden announced a new $325m military aid package for Ukraine that will include air defence systems and other weaponry to help Kyiv face a tough winter.
Zelensky will meet Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau today as he rallies for further support to Ukrainian war efforts.
