Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Ukrainian troops are counter-attacking Russian forces in some areas, with reports that they have gained ground near the capital, Kyiv.

Local authorities in the town of Makariv, west of Kyiv, said Ukrainian flags were flying there once more.

A UK defence analyst told the BBC the fightback could force Moscow to change its tactics.

And a US defence spokesman said Ukrainians were reversing battlefield momentum in some parts of the south.

Volunteers and Ukrainian troops in the small southern town of Voznesensk destroyed an armoured convoy and pushed back Russian forces. read more