Ukrainian troops have recaptured almost 80 square miles of territory from Russian occupying forces since launching a counter-offensive last month, the defence ministry has claimed.Giving an early update on Monday from around the frontlines, Ukrainian military officials claimed their troops have seized more than 65 square miles on the southern front and up to 14 square miles around the eastern city of Bakhmut.Russian accounts said heavy fighting gripped areas outside Bakhmut, the city captured by Russian mercenaries in May after a months-long siege, corroborating reports that 's forces were fighting back.
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