According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Ukrainian military's recent offensive in the eastern and southern regions,

which are under Russian occupation, has displayed initial indications of achievement.

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Ukrainian soldiers have made significant progress in their offensive against Russian-occupied areas,

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as stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with USA TODAY.

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Stoltenberg revealed that Ukrainian forces have managed to recapture seven small towns and villages that were previously under Russian control

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This marks a notable achievement for Ukraine's military,

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and Stoltenberg's comments represent one of the first on-the-record acknowledgments by a Western leader regarding the initial success of Ukrainian forces.

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