The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Kupyansky directions, as well as in the south.
President Vladimir Zelensky announced this in his video message.
— Separately, I want to celebrate this week our warriors who are fighting on the front line — on the ground: every soldier, every commander. Especially in those areas where the fighting is most intense. Pokrovskoe, Kurakhovskoe, Donetsk region, Kupyanskoe direction, south, — says the head of state.
In addition, Zelensky expressed gratitude to all brigades and combat units of the Defense Forces, which “destroy the occupier, provide us with greater stability at the front”.
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Conversation between Zelensky and Syrsky
Zelensky spoke with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Alexander Syrsky regarding the course of hostilities and the operational situation at the front. It was about both the available capabilities of the defenders and the current threats from the enemy.
— Today we spoke with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, we discussed the operational situation in detail: our existing capabilities, existing threats. It is felt that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are becoming stronger, — Zelensky noted.