Ukraine “corrodes” Russian forces in southern counteroffensive

Ukraine started its counteroffensive in Kherson oblast by cutting off Russian supply lines to its forward positions. It has followed up by striking command posts and ammunition depots

Ukraine deepened a southern counteroffensive in the 23rd week of the war with strikes on Russian garrisons and ammunition, prompting Russia to bring in reinforcements by weakening other fronts.

Ukraine also scored a diplomatic victory. Russia agreed to lift its blockade of Black Sea ports to allow Ukrainian grain exports, which Ukraine estimates will bri…