Ukrainian troops further liberation efforts

Emma Yin, Staff Writer|September 21, 2022

Ukrainian troops have been liberating Russian-occupied towns, reclaiming about 3,090 square miles in the 29th week of the war and liberating multiple cities such as Balakliya, Kupyansk, and Izium, a city on major supply routes, suggesting that Ukraine may reclaim its 2014 borders. In addition, these victories have convinced Ukraine’s allies to send much-needed tanks and supplies. Ukrainian president President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that the “entire Donetsk region will be liberated.” Ukrainian victories have also caused Russia to admit defeat on September 13th, a major turning point for the underdog of the Russo-Ukrainian War. (Emma Yin)

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Emma Yin is a junior at Carlmont High School. This is her second year in the journalism program. She is interested in politics and dabbling in local news. Her interests also include music and art. Follow her on Twitter @EmmaYin16.

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