Has Ukraine's counteroffensive begun?
![Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline near Bakhmut, the site of fierce battles with Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine](https://images.sbs.com.au/dims4/default/471a445/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1800x1013+0+92/resize/1280x720!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsbs-au-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F43%2F46%2F637cea3b4bc7b9a3144f95fb7aec%2Fukrainian-soldiers-on-the-frontline-near-bakhmut-the-site-of-fierce-battles-with-russian-troops-in-the-donetsk-region-ukraine-aap.jpg&imwidth=1280)
Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline near Bakhmut, the site of fierce battles with Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine Source: AAP / Iryna Rybakova
Russia's government claims its military has foiled a major offensive in eastern Ukraine but Ukrainian officials dismiss the report, stating they have made small gains along the front lines. Whether Ukraine's much-anticipated counter-offensive has begun remains uncertain, with no official confirmation or denial of a significant campaign, although Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister has hinted at a shift towards offensive actions.
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