The Ukrainian troops have been making rapid advances in the south and east of the country, making their biggest breakthrough since the war began.

While it is breaking through the defences of Russian forces in the south and intensifying its offensive in the east, the Ukrainian troops have also been successful in taking back more Russia-annexed territories.

The biggest advantage gained recently has been in the south of the country, where the Ukrainian forces recaptured several villages along the strategic Dnipro River on Monday, Ukrainian officials and a Russian-installed leader in the area said, reports Reuters news agency.

On Dnipro's west bank, Ukraine has been targeting supply lines for as many as 25,000 Russian troops&nbsp;and has already destroyed the river's main bridges, forcing Russian forces to use makeshift crossings.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly made significant advances in two of the four Russian-occupied regions that were annexed last week following referendums.

On the eastern front, Ukraine has been building momentum, with Ukrainian military vehicles heading to reinforce rail hub Lyman that was recaptured at the weekend, and a staging post to press into the Donbas region, reports Reuters.

Russia's military had turned Lyman into a logistical base.

President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the army’s rapid advances saying that they have retaken towns in a number of areas, without providing details.

"New population centres have been liberated in several regions. Heavy fighting is going on in several sectors of the front," Zelensky said in a video address.

Moreover, reports suggest that Ukrainian forces have been pushing against Russia's proxy forces a few kilometres into the Luhansk region and moving towards the Russian-held towns of Kremenna and Svatove in Luhansk.

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Though a detailed account of all the developments is expected from the Ukrainian government, the military revealed some information.

According to them, the soldiers from Ukraine's 128th Mountain Assault Brigade raised the country's blue and yellow flag in Myrolyubivka, a village between the former front and the Dnipro. A video on the same was released by the Defence Ministry.

A Kherson regional council member, Serhiy Khlan, also listed four other villages recaptured or where Ukrainian troops had been photographed.

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"It means that our armed forces are moving powerfully along the banks of the Dnipro nearer to Beryslav," he said.

On Monday, a senior Pentagon official, Celeste Wallander, said that Ukraine has been on course to gaining several battlefield objectives, giving Kyiv "a much better defensive position to ride out what probably will be a tamping down of the hot fighting over the winter."

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Ukrainian troops have been making rapid advances in the south and east of the country, making their biggest breakthrough since the war began. While it is breaking through the defences of Russian forces in the south and intensifying its offensive in the east, the Ukrainian troops have also been successful in taking back more Russia-annexed territories.

The Ukrainian troops have been making rapid advances in the south and east of the country, making their biggest breakthrough since the war began. While it is breaking through the defences of Russian forces in the south and intensifying its offensive in the east, the Ukrainian troops have also been successful in taking back more Russia-annexed territories. The biggest advantage gained recently has been in the south of the country, where the Ukrainian forces recaptured several villages along the strategic Dnipro River on Monday, Ukrainian officials and a Russian-installed leader in the area said, reports Reuters news agency. On Dnipro's west bank, Ukraine has been targeting supply lines for as many as 25,000 Russian troops and has already destroyed the river's main bridges, forcing Russian forces to use makeshift crossings. Ukrainian forces have reportedly made significant advances in two of the four Russian-occupied regions that were annexed last week following referendums. On the eastern front, Ukraine has been building momentum, with Ukrainian military vehicles heading to reinforce rail hub Lyman that was recaptured at the weekend, and a staging post to press into the Donbas region, reports Reuters. Russia's military had turned Lyman into a logistical base. President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the army’s rapid advances saying that they have retaken towns in a number of areas, without providing details. "New population centres have been liberated in several regions. Heavy fighting is going on in several sectors of the front," Zelensky said in a video address. Moreover, reports suggest that Ukrainian forces have been pushing against Russia's proxy forces a few kilometres into the Luhansk region and moving towards the Russian-held towns of Kremenna and Svatove in Luhansk. Also read | Russia’s State Duma ratifies documents on annexation of Ukrainian territories Though a detailed account of all the developments is expected from the Ukrainian government, the military revealed some information. According to them, the soldiers from Ukraine's 128th Mountain Assault Brigade raised the country's blue and yellow flag in Myrolyubivka, a village between the former front and the Dnipro. A video on the same was released by the Defence Ministry. A Kherson regional council member, Serhiy Khlan, also listed four other villages recaptured or where Ukrainian troops had been photographed. Also read | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home town hit by Russian suicide drones, report says "It means that our armed forces are moving powerfully along the banks of the Dnipro nearer to Beryslav," he said. On Monday, a senior Pentagon official, Celeste Wallander, said that Ukraine has been on course to gaining several battlefield objectives, giving Kyiv "a much better defensive position to ride out what probably will be a tamping down of the hot fighting over the winter." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ukrainian forces make significant gains in south & east, seize Russia-annexed territories

The war in Ukraine continues to catch Moscow off guard. It's soldiers were seen vacating regions held for several months. Russia has withdrawn its troops from the town of Lehman in Eastern Ukraine to avoid being surrounded by Ukraine's army.

Ukraine recaptures Eastern town of Lyman, Russian forces retreat from Donetsk city

Moscow has confirmed that its forces have left the town it had been using as a front-line supply hub. The state-owned&nbsp;RIA Novosti<a href="https://ria.ru/20221001/minoborony-1820867747.html"> </a>agency&nbsp;quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying that "due to the threat of encirclement", Russian soldiers had "retreated to more advantageous lines."

After President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of the Donetsk area, where Lyman is located, along with three other regions on Friday, the seizure of Lyman, a stronghold that is crucial for Moscow, would be a huge blow for Moscow.

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Also on Saturday, the governor of the neighbouring Luhansk region, Sergiy Gaiday, said on social media that nearly 5,000 Russian troops ended up in the "Lyman Cauldron". He said the surrounded troops have three options: "try to break through, all die together or surrender".

Lyman is located in the Donetsk region, which Russia annexed on Friday along with three other Moscow-held territories Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. The annexation drew widespread criticism from the West. Putin also slammed the West in his speech delivered before he signed the accords.

The Kremlin-backed leader of Donetsk said Friday that Russian troops and their allies were holding on to Lyman with "their last strength".

(With inputs from agencies)

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Moscow has confirmed that its forces have left the town it had been using as a front-line supply hub. The state-owned RIA Novosti agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying that "due to the threat of encirclement", Russian soldiers had "retreated to more advantageous lines.

Moscow has confirmed that its forces have left the town it had been using as a front-line supply hub. The state-owned RIA Novosti agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying that "due to the threat of encirclement", Russian soldiers had "retreated to more advantageous lines." After President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of the Donetsk area, where Lyman is located, along with three other regions on Friday, the seizure of Lyman, a stronghold that is crucial for Moscow, would be a huge blow for Moscow. Also Read | US Congress approves $12.3 billion aid package for Ukraine Also on Saturday, the governor of the neighbouring Luhansk region, Sergiy Gaiday, said on social media that nearly 5,000 Russian troops ended up in the "Lyman Cauldron". He said the surrounded troops have three options: "try to break through, all die together or surrender". Lyman is located in the Donetsk region, which Russia annexed on Friday along with three other Moscow-held territories Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. The annexation drew widespread criticism from the West. Putin also slammed the West in his speech delivered before he signed the accords. The Kremlin-backed leader of Donetsk said Friday that Russian troops and their allies were holding on to Lyman with "their last strength". (With inputs from agencies)

Russian troops withdraw from Lyman as Ukraine forces enter town

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Russia said that Lyman is under complete control.

Ukraine under attack: Russia claims control over Lyman town

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukrainian officials on Friday (May 27) said that the Russian-backed forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region. Oleksiy Arestovych, who is the adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, apparently confirmed that Russian-backed separatists have control of the city. In a video, as mentioned by news agency Reuters, Arestovych said. "According to unverified data, we lost the town of Lyman." He added that the attack had been well organised. He said, "This shows, in principle, the increased level of operational management and tactical skills of the Russian army." ALSO READ | Russia’s Orwellian move: ‘Propaganda vans’ deployed to captured Mariupol in a bid to 'win over' people Pavlo Kyrylenko, who is the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, told media outlet Hromadske that Lyman was "mainly controlled by Russian troops". However, he also mentioned that the Ukrainian military had taken up new fortified positions in the area. The city of Lyman is crucial as it is a site of a major railway hub and it has been a line target of the Russian forces. The town lies between Severodonetsk and Kramatorsk. It is apparently on the road leading to the key cities that are currently controlled by Ukraine. WATCH | Russian President Putin, Italy’s PM Draghi discuss ways to help solve food crisis × ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin will not win Ukraine war, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz In a video on Telegram, Lugansk regional governor Sergiy Gaiday said that at least five civilians had been killed in his region in the last 24 hours alone. He said that four had been killed in Severodonetsk and one in Komyshovakha, 50 kilometres outside Severodonetsk. As quoted by the news agency AFP, he said that Russia is "ceaselessly shelling residential areas." Oleksandr Kozyr, who is the head of the main aid distribution centre in Lysychansk, outside Severodonetsk said, "People are willing to risk everything to get food and water. They are so psychologically depressed that they are no longer scared. All they care about is finding food." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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