Ukrainian troops retake village in southern counterattack near Zaporizhzhya

Ukraine said on Monday (June 19) its forces had recaptured Piatykhatky, a village on the road to one of the most heavily defended areas of the Russian-occupied south. Ukrainian soldiers held up yellow-and-blue national flags in a video circulated on social media, in which they said they were inside Piatykhatky, the eighth southeastern village that Kyiv says it has liberated. "Today, June 18, the forces of 128 assault brigade chased out the Russians from the village of Piatykhatky... Glory to Ukraine!" an unidentified soldier said. Reuters could not independently verify where or when the video was shot. A Russian-installed official in the partially occupied Zaporizhzhia region had said on Sunday (June 18) that Kyiv's troops had retaken Piatykhatky, but that they had then been pushed out and that the settlement was now located in a "grey" area of control. Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said Ukrainian forces had not only retaken Piatykhatky but had advanced by up to seven km (4.3 miles) into Russian lines in two weeks, and that they had retaken 113 square km (44 square miles) of land. Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield assertions. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139