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Ukraine is preparing to launch a huge counteroffensive against Russia using newly replenished Western weapons after Russian strike on cities

The Ukrainian army not only succeeded in advancing across the Dnipro River in the Kherson region this week, it but also carried out strikes on Tokmak, a southern Ukrainian town occupied by Russia and at a strategic crossroads for a possible counteroffensive in the southeast.

Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may have started securing a foothold among weak Russian defences in southern Ukraine.

Ukraine is preparing for an "inevitable" counter-offensive and is sending well-prepared units to the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut.

Ukrainian forces based on the western side of the River Dnipro are frequently carrying out raids on the eastern bank near the city of Kherson to try to dislodge Russian troops, a regional official said on Tuesday.

The move comes amid the reported advances of Kyiv’s troops

Apparent move in occupied areas comes as Ukrainian military sets up positions on eastern side of Dnipro River

Ukrainian military forays across the river could be step towards launching a long-awaited spring offensive

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