Russian forces retreated from Kharkiv, officials confirmed Saturday morning, as the Ukrainian military reclaimed key territory in a counter-offensive in the eastern region.

Ukrainian Military Continues Withdrawal From Positions In Eastern Ukraine

The Ukrainian forces advanced into Russian territory. The photo was taken by ScottPeterson.

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The country's Ministry of Defense said that Ukrainian forces have closed in on the Russian stronghold of Izium.

Russian forces retreated from Kharkiv in order to achieve the stated goals of the special military operation.

A wave of videos and photos posted online Saturday morning showed Ukrainian soldiers parading through town centers and raising the country's flag after they captured a Russian depot.

British defense ministry officials told the Associated Press that Russian resistance around Izium was becoming isolated.

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A total of 15.2 billion dollars. Since the beginning of the war, the United States has provided military aid to the country. As the war has progressed, the U.S. has provided more advanced equipment to the Ukrainians.

Key Background

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, more than 12 million people have been displaced by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The capital city of Kyiv was targeted by Russian forces. Two days later, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the U.S. will send an additional $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine and 18 other countries threatened by Russia.

Crucial Quote

It's been and will always be Ukrainian. Our land will be freed to the last millimeter. The Ukrainian Security Service wrote that they were moving further.

Russia was taken by surprise by the advance of the Ukrainians.

Russia's forces are in the east.

Ukrainian forces advance on Key City.