Ukraine launches counter-attack in south of country

Having halted Russian advances in the six-month war, Ukraine launched a "long-anticipated" counter-attack in the south of the country yesterday. The aim is to retake Kherson, the only regional capital held by the Russian forces.

[spokesperson Natalia] Humeniuk said at the briefing that recent strikes on Russia's southern logistical routes had "unquestionably weakened the enemy".