The Ukrainian Defense Forces have stopped Russian troops in the Kharkiv direction and are conducting counteroffensive actions.
This was reported by the Press Service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The situation is difficult. The Defense Forces continue to hold the line in the east and south of our country, inflicting fire on the enemy. The main actions are taking place in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. As for the Kharkiv direction, the enemy is conducting offensive operations to create a buffer zone. The Russians are currently stopped, the situation is under control, and counteroffensive actions are underway. The occupiers are also conducting offensive operations in the east of Kharkiv Region, planning to encircle the city of Kupyansk from the east, but are not successful. Fierce fighting continues along almost the entire frontline," said Colonel Ihor Prokhorenko, representative of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to him, the Defense Forces are inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, our artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles and aviation are actively working.
"The situation in Sumy and Chernihiv regions is under control. The enemy is massing troops on the territory of the Russian Federation, daily conducting air and artillery strikes on border settlements, and using UAVs. They are trying to destroy critical infrastructure, attacking with missiles and Shahed drones. The Defense Forces are aware of the enemy's plans and are doing everything they can to disrupt them. Measures are being taken to deploy reserves and means of destruction in order to seize the initiative on the battlefield," emphasized Prokhorenko.
Earlier, Apostrophe reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces recently marginally advanced south of Kreminna.