Fighting rages near Bakhmut as Ukrainian counteroffensive presses on

Ukrainian forces are trying to punch through the strong Russian defenses as they continue their counter-offensive Ukrainian troops are telling CBS news they are determined to win and Lee is in Ukraine in good morning good morning Nate Fierce fighting is taking place along the entire front line but experts say we still haven't seen Ukraine's main thrust Ukrainian artillery softens the target this donated German Howitzer fires on Russian positions reloads and shoots again before moving to avoid returning fire this Soldier says we didn't start the war but we'll end it after the artillery the Infantry moves in Winding through the thickets to avoid detection but meet stiff resistance and a fierce gunfight breaks out this battle took place on the outskirts of bakmut in the Donetsk region once known for sparkling wine it's now Infamous for the wars fierce's fighting and utter destruction keep an eye on the assault okay switch on stop mode operators on the ground direct the troops beginning with things there weak but they're getting stronger in my opinion and these two three months will be very important for our independence urging continued support for Ukraine defense secretary Lloyd Austin visited NATO's headquarters we've given Ukraine's forces important training and impressive capabilities but war is fluid Dynamic and unpredictable anxiously watching Ukraine's counter-offensive is Igor kuzmenko he worked for the donax regional government Exile since Russia took the area in 2014. are you working with the government then to implement a plan for once the soldiers retake don't yes to bring a government back into service talk yes he told us such a plan is being prepared right now for when the Ukrainian government returns to its legal territory are you in close contact with the military about them taking Donetsk right now our work is humanitarian Igor says but we have departments directly in contact with the military defense secretary Lloyd Austin is echoing what many troops here are telling us that this fight won't be an easy sprint but he added the United States will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes Adriana Ian Lee with reporting From The Trenches Ian thank you

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Length: 2min 34sec (154 seconds)

Published: Fri Jun 16 2023