Even the Ukraine cheerleaders at the New York Times and Washington Post reported that story.
Who’s denying it? Just pointing you are all rah-rah for the invading orc army, which is pathetic. When will you chuckleheads realize you are on the wrong side of history? Russia may win some battles, given its sheer size and number of weapons, but there is a lot to be said for will to fight and ingenuity. The Ukrainians are fighting for their sovereignty and their freedom, and God willing, will prevail.