NEW: Top Western defense officials were informed in advance that Ukraine was planning a two-front counteroffensive, but they’ve been surprised by the blistering pace of Kyiv’s gains in the north, according to 4 officials. W/ @paulmcleary https://t.co/ZacK6bZ90B

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RT @laraseligman: NEW: Top Western defense officials were informed in advance that Ukraine was planning a two-front counteroffensive, but t…