Ukrainian Troops Face Hard Slog in Offensive’s First Days

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Brigades with Western arms make small gains against Russia’s defensive lines in occupied regions

Ukrainian forces held a training exercise not far from the front line in the eastern Donetsk region. Anatolii Stepanov/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Updated June 10, 2023 2:04 pm ET

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine—The assault began Thursday night, with about 100 troops, two German-made Leopard II tanks and several American-made armored personnel carriers.