The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov commented on the fighting situation in the regions.
In his address to the Ukrainians, he stated that our military has been defending for more than 196 hours and has stopped the enemy in most areas.
Comment: Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov
“During these hours and days, the situation is breaking. The time of the break requires concentration, special concentration. Our defenders have stopped the enemy in most directions. In some, the Armed Forces have carried out a successful counterattack.”
Oleksii Reznikov also adds that the situation in the south is difficult, as the occupiers are shelling the Zaporizhzhya NPP.
He paid considerable attention to the events in Kharkiv. The Minister of Defense stressed that the city is an insurmountable fortress, and now the whole of Europe knows that Kharkiv is not only an intellectual and industrial center, but also a proud city of brave citizens.
Oleksii Reznikov added that fierce fighting continues in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, which are saving Kyiv from the siege of the Russian army. However, he stressed that the Ukrainian people are repelling the enemy and approaching victory. According to the results of 8 days, the losses of the Russian army exceeded 10 thousand killed and wounded, the destruction of at least one Russian general was confirmed.
The minister said that Ukraine was also suffering losses – almost every hour there were reports that the Russian occupiers had killed civilians again, and there were casualties among Ukrainian soldiers.
Comment: Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov
“They are fighting like cyborgs, but they have a living heart in their chests. Each of them will be honored as a hero. People are most valuable to us. This distinguishes Ukraine from Russia. I hope that the Russian side will fulfill its obligations to create humanitarian corridors. “, – he noted.
Source: UNIAN