The offensive, which began on August 6, is designed to pull Russian forces away from key fronts such as Donbas, according to reports.
The operation is a direct response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine that started in February 2022.
Security expert Bartłomiej Kot from the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, a Warsaw-based think tank, explains the possible reasons behind Ukraine’s actions and their potential consequences.
Radio Poland's Agnieszka Łaszczuk reports.
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