The Defense Forces conduct counterstrike operations in the Kharkiv direction, in particular near Volchansk , where the Ukrainian defense has already been strengthened. This was announced in a video message by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, quoted by UNIAN.
"Kharkov region - our counter-attacking actions continue, the direction has been strengthened, in particular Volchansk and the border areas in general, Brigadier General Mikhail Drapatiy responds directly on the spot, he is equipped with the necessary means of striking, the necessary forces. Now our results are getting more and more - we are destroying infantry and equipment", said the head of state.
Zelensky thanked the soldiers who strictly followed orders, maintained their positions and did everything to stabilize the situation.
"At the same time, we understand how the enemy operates and see a plan to slow down our forces, we do not leave without the necessary support and support, namely the Kramatorsk direction, the Pokrovskoe Kupyan direction also fixes enemy activity against the Sumy and Chernihiv regions - sabotage groups, we respond with fire," he emphasized.
The president stressed that the task is absolutely clear - to stop the Russian attempt to expand the war.
"The fulfillment of this task depends literally on everyone who is currently in positions - from Chernihiv to Volchansk, from Kharkiv to the Donetsk region, there should not be a single safe place on Ukrainian soil for the occupier. said Zelensky.
He also thanked the military for shooting down a Russian Su-25 in the Donetsk region. "Guys from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Well done guys!" - emphasized the head of state.
"The maximum should be done so that the occupier loses, not us, not the Ukrainians,", Zelensky said.