Troops are also on the offensive around the cities of Melitopol and Berdiansk, Maliar said.
Ukraine reports battlefield gains: Ukraine's troops have taken back territory in the country's south, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said Thursday, including three reclaimed villages outside the town of Orikhiv.
If you're just checking in, here are some of the key developments from the war today: Ukraine's grinding counteroffensive continues along the southern and eastern front lines this week, with Kyiv claiming some progress Thursday in the country's south.
