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A major thrust is developing in southern Ukraine that has reportedly broken through Russia's main defensive lines. AFP
A major thrust is developing in southern Ukraine that has reportedly broken through Russia's main defensive lines. AFP
Ukraine launches armoured thrust to penetrate Russian lines
Moscow calls attack in south-west Ukraine 'a major assault', with up to 100 tanks and armoured vehicles used