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The Counteroffensive: Crossing the 'gray zone' from Russia into Ukraine
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on June 23, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. *Sofia’s name has been changed due to security concerns. They call it