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Ukraine Claims Recapture of Another Village Near Bakhmut
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The Facts
Ukraine said it has recaptured the village of Klishchiivka in the Donetsk region, marking what appears to be its second significant advance in a number of days.
This comes after Ukraine said it recaptured the neighboring village of Andriivka on Friday. Both villages lie roughly six miles (10 km) from the city of Bakhmut — captured by Russia in May after an eight-month battle that's considered to have been one of the most grueling of the war.
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine has liberated the village of Klishchiivka — a significant development as its terrain will act as a springboard for further advances in the Donetsk direction. This allows Ukraine to recapture more of the territory illegally occupied by Russia.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russian forces continue to repel Ukrainian attacks in the direction of Bakhmut. Claims that Ukraine has recaptured the two villages are unsubstantiated as fighting is still ongoing there.
