West’s approval for Ukraine to retaliate against Russia is yielding results - media

CNN reported the information.

“We have destroyed targets inside Russia, which allowed for several successful counteroffensives. The Russian military can no longer feel impunity and security,” the senior officer in Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), call sign Bankir, told.

According to CNN reports, after months of ammunition and manpower shortages, Ukraine is finally benefiting from Western military aid that began arriving last month after delays. Front-line soldiers say the deliveries are making a difference, especially with the ability to strike across the border.

“We can see the impact of the aid every day. Artillery, longer-range multiple launch rocket systems with various types of ammunition and submunitions… it’s affecting the overall battlefield picture,” Ivan, an officer with the 148th artillery brigade, told.

The new permission from the U.S. and allies to use Western weapons inside Russia has had a big impact.

“We are deploying the most effective weapons systems in the areas where the Russians are trying to break through the defensive lines and there has been a significant slowdown in the Russian advance,” the officer with the 148th artillery brigade added.

Kyiv hasn't reclaimed much territory, but it has prevented the occupation of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.

However, while the new weapons are making some difference, Ukraine is still far from being able to push Russian forces off its territory.

Another officer with the 148th separate artillery brigade who goes by call sign Senator told CNN that there is still a lot more that Ukraine needs. “It isn’t enough to turn the tide at the front. Enough to hold the enemy back, yes, but not enough to change the situation dramatically,” he said.

Kyiv now looks to the imminent arrival of F-16 fighter jets, with Ukrainian pilots scheduled to complete their training in the US this summer.