Fighting escalates in southeastern Ukraine as Kyiv claims counteroffensive gains<br /><br />Intense fighting continues in southeastern Ukraine with Kyiv launching a major push and Putin acknowledging a significant increase in hostilities. Recent battles have occurred across the long front line as Ukraine counterattacks with Western support against Russian invaders. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy congratulated his troops on regaining control of a village, while Putin praised Russian troops for repelling attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region.<br /><br />PHOTOS BY AP<br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe<br /><br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net<br /><br />Follow us:<br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook<br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram<br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter<br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion<br /><br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital<br /><br />Check out our Podcasts:<br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify<br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts<br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic<br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer<br />Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher<br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /><br />#TheManilaTimes<br />#DailyNews<br />#Russia<br />#Ukraine<br />#Kyiv<br />#Putin<br />#Zelenskyy