Live: Ukraine claims gains in counter-offensive on southern front
France 24
Ukrainian forces have claimed gains in a counter-offensive against the Russian army in southern Ukraine, saying they have re-captured several areas and destroyed targets including a pontoon bridge. Meanwhile, Russia blamed Western sanctions for the complete shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)
