Russia claims Ukraine has begun its large-scale counter-offensive

Russia claims Ukraine has begun its large-scale counter-offensive following Putin’s invasion

Russia has claimed tonight that Ukraine has begun its large-scale counter-offensive following Putin’s invasion last year.

The Russian defence ministry said early on Monday it had thwarted an attempt by Ukraine to gain ground in the Donetsk region. 

In a statement, the ministry said Ukraine had launched the offensive on Sunday using six mechanised and two tank battalions. 

Reuters was unable to immediately verify the Russian statement.

It comes after Kyiv pleaded for operational silence around the long-awaited counter-offensive on Sunday. 

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