Ukrainian forces reclaim village in Donetsk region

Houses destroyed during fighting in Andriivka. Pic/AP

Ukraine's forces have recaptured a village in the country's east after intense battles with Russian troops, the military said on Friday as the invaded nation pursues a multi-pronged counteroffensive.

The village of Andriivka is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut, the scene of the longest battle of Russia's war on Ukraine. Its liberation would represent another gain for Kyiv in Ukraine's campaign to oust Moscow's troops from territory they captured.

Ukrainian forces launched their counteroffensive more than three months ago. The reported victory in the Donetsk province village illustrates progress and the challenges they face even with supplies of NATO-standard gear and Western weapons. However, the approaching wet weather of winter will likely slow Ukrainian advances.

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