In the Ukrainian-held city of Orikihv, one of the last major population centers before this frontline, the prospect of Russian forces being pushed decisively back cannot come fast enough.

In this vacant and damaged village, news of Russia's evacuation of occupied towns along the southern front cannot come soon enough.

CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Natalie Gallón, Kosta Gak, and Peter Rudden, CNN In this vacant and damaged village, news of Russia’s evacuation of occupied towns along the southern front cannot come ...