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The
2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive was a major offensive against Russian forces
occupying its territory with a goal of breaching the front lines.
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[5] Efforts were made in many directions, primarily in
Donetsk and
Zaporizhzhia oblasts, among others. In total, Ukraine recaptured 14 villages in
Donetsk and
Zaporizhzhia oblasts, with a total pre-war population of around 5,000 but took heavy casualties.
[6] Western officials have said that such losses were not unexpected for attacking forces.
[7] The counteroffensive was widely regarded as a failure but also a crucial moment in the war.
Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Russian and Separatist forces
Russian Armed Forces
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