Podcast:The Journal. Published On: Thu Sep 15 2022 Description: In a matter of days, Ukrainian forces liberated thousands of square miles of Russian-occupied territory. WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore explains why the offensive took Russia by surprise and shifted the balance of the war. Further Reading: - Russia Strikes Zelensky’s Hometown as President Visits Recaptured City - Russia Withdraws More Forces From Northeast Ukraine Further Listening: - A Battle of Wills Over Russian Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices