https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-claims-heavy-russian-losses-successful-counteroffensive-in-southContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-claims-heavy-russian-losses-successful-counteroffensive-in-southhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-claims-heavy-russian-losses-successful-counteroffensive-in-south#u44524Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:41:05 +0000Ukraine claims a successful counteroffensive in the south, with Russia suffering heavy losses. According to reports, Russia lost 43,000 soldiers in one of its bloodiest months since the start of the war. Ukraine also reported 1,370 Russian soldiers killed in the past day. The counteroffensive has led to significant gains for Ukraine.Why it mattersThe war in Ukraine has been ongoing for several months, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The Ukrainian military has been working to regain territory lost to Russian forces. The recent counteroffensive in the south has been a significant develop