Ukraine has launched its counter-offensive against the Russian forces in the east. Ukrainian forces have reported losses in personnel and equipment resources. The Russians are reporting a greater impact of the loss of life on the Ukrainians. Yet, the Ukrainians have reported recapturing several towns that were previously controlled by the Russian forces. Fighting is heavy with the Russians having mined vast areas before them and are heavily entrenched.
Ukrainians are fighting valiantly because they want to push Russia out of their country. What has helped advance their cause is military assistance from the United States and the rest of the NATO countries. They are hoping to have air support once their pilots received training on F-16s. The British lobbied hard to get them F-16s so that the Ukrainians can better protect themselves in the field and in their cities. recently.