Ukrainian army launches counteroffensive in Bakhmut

The Ukrainian Army launched a counteroffensive near the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, said the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Report informs.

Ukrainian troops stopped the advance of Russian forces in the directions of Lyman and Kupyansk.

Heavy fighting is currently taking place in the direction of Bakhmut: "The enemy is using resources and resisting strongly."