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By April 2022, the dynamics shifted as Ukraine's consolidated forces began small-scale counterattacks. The morale and patriotism surged, enabling the military to regain control of key areas that had been lost. Western support played a crucial role, with military aid, intelligence data, and weapons systems like Javelin missiles bolstering Ukrainian defenses.
As the war progressed into the summer, extended mobilization efforts bolstered Ukrainian troops to an estimated 700,000, a figure significantly higher than the available Russian forces. By late August 2022, Ukraine had started achieving notable successes in counteroffensives that reclaimed substantial territory, including areas near Kharkiv and the southern front.