Ukraine has escalated attacks in southern Ukraine, possibly indicating preparations for a wider counteroffensive to retake Kherson.
Since the timely donation of HIMARS, Ukraine has been destroying logistics and command outposts across the region and has recently begun using shorter-range artillery in greater numbers. Russia’s attacks in the region have been continually repelled, with a recent attack being routed thoroughly by Ukrainian forces. Amidst a strengthening Ukrainian position, Russia has sought a last blackmail gambit targeting Europe with an energy and migrant crisis, which EU officials have warned of.
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