Ukraine liberated seven villages from Russia's occupation, Ukrainian army has a strong hold on the eastern city of Bakhmut
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Ganna Malayar said on social media handle Telegram that seven settlements were liberated. He said these were the villages of Lobkovo Levadne and Novodarivka in the Southern Zaporizhia region.
The Weekly Mail Post 
The war between Russia and Ukraine is getting increasingly aggressive. Ukraine is also continuously giving a befitting reply to Russia's military action. Meanwhile, Ukraine was informed on Monday that seven villages in eastern and southern Ukraine have been snatched from the Russian army.
Ukraine also reported that the Ukrainian army has strengthened its hold in the eastern city of Bakhmut after a protracted struggle.
Ukrainian army moves towards Bakhmut city: Malayar
Malayar said Ukrainian forces also regained control of the village of Storojev in the south of the Donetsk region, three villages recaptured on Sunday.
Russia said earlier on Monday that it had repelled Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk region near Velika Novosilka. However, the various claims of the two countries could not be independently verified.
Ukraine harming Russia: Putin
Let us tell you that in a video interview broadcast on Telegram a few days ago, President Vladimir Putin from Russia also accepted that the invasion of Ukraine has started.
Putin says Ukraine is damaging Russia's vital weapons and equipment from behind the frontline with long-range missile and artillery attacks.
