Ukrainian offensive is under way, says Putin – as it happened
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jun/09/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskiy-hails-results-amid-heavy-fighting-in-donetsk-biden-and-sunak-reaffirm-commitment-to-ukraine
Russian president says beginning of offensive ‘is evidenced by the use of strategic reserves’