Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive, killed hundreds
"The enemy's goal was to break through our defenses in the most vulnerable, in its opinion, sector of the front," the defense ministry said.
A view shows an apartment building heavily damaged during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the city of Sievierodonetsk in the Luhansk Region, Ukraine July 1, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/ALEXANDER ERMOCHENKO)