 Ukraine could soon achieve a significant breakthrough in the south. There was lots of positive news from Ukraine over the weekend, not least a report from the general leading the counter-offensive in the south who said Kiev's army had broken through Russian lines. According to Kiev Post media outlet, on the left flank near the village of Vrbo, we have a breakthrough and we continue to advance further. Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnovsky told CNN. The news was confirmed by Western analysts, with geo-located footage showing Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicles operating along Vrbov's western outskirts, representing the first time they had been spotted there since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion. The dire situation for Russia's troops was also confirmed by pro-Kremlin sources, with some even calling out their Ministry of Defense for trying to conceal Ukraine's recent advances. Tarnovsky said a major breakthrough for the counter-offensive would be if Kiev recaptured the city of Tokmak 20 kilometers from the front line, which fell to Russian forces at the start of their invasion. Retaking Tokmak would allow Ukrainian forces to push further towards occupied Militopol and annexed Crimea. I think a breakthrough would happen after Tokmak. Tarnovsky said, but warned, at the moment, Russian forces are relying on the depth of their defensive lines there. He added that strikes on Crimea improved morale for Ukrainian troops. It helps us, but it also gives us hope for the future.