Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the nature of Russian troops' actions has not changed significantly, the enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. Russia is making every effort to increase the intensity and expand the geography of hostilities, in particular to exhaust Ukrainian forces before the arrival of F-16s and new weapons, but Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate resilience, courage and faith in victory, the Commander-in-Chief noted.
Blogger Olena Yakhno posted a photo of former TRO Force Commander Ihor Tantsyura celebrating his birthday in 2018 with businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is suspected of fraud with multibillion-dollar contracts for the supply of clothing and food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelensky has listened to Commander-in-chief Sirsky's report on the situation at the front, in particular in the Pokrovsky direction, and is awaiting Budanov's report to prepare new steps to protect Ukraine.
Ukraine is working on re-equipping and creating its own corrected aerial bombs based on conventional free-falling ones, and it is expected that the first tests will begin in a few weeks.
The Russian army failed to implement its Kharkiv operation, and Ukraine is holding it back and destroying Russian units that invaded its territory, while, according to President Zelensky, the Kharkiv direction is further strengthened.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given instructions to prepare for the most important meetings and decisions in June that will determine the course of the summer and the year as a whole, including the peace summit, relations with the EU, frontline positions and domestic production to ensure favorable outcomes for Ukraine.
According to Zelensky, there were reports of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Minister for strategic industries Alexander Kamishin: the fight against Russian Eagles, lancets and other drones and the development of their own UAV and electronic warfare technologies. In addition, we identified priority areas for the deployment of expected air defense systems.
Commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Ukraine Alexander Svirsky and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff of the United States discussed the urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia has focused all its efforts on the Lipetsk and Volchansky directions in the Kharkiv region, but may also step up actions on the Zolochiv direction.
France may soon announce the deployment of military instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian servicemen in mine clearance, maintenance of equipment and operation of military aircraft, despite the concerns of some allies.
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky said that Russian troops are building up groups in the direction of the main strike in the Kharkiv region, but these forces are now not enough for a full-scale offensive and a breakthrough of Ukrainian Defense.
Yesterday, the russians made 7 assault attempts on the Left Bank of the Kherson region, including one on the island of Nestriga and six on Krynki.
The Ministry of defense is working on a decision to allocate an additional UAH 370 billion for the purchase of weapons to support its defense industry and meet the material and technical needs of the army.
MP Mariana Bezuhla promotes Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, having repeatedly criticized and tried to replace the current military leadership.
Oleksandr Syrsky discussed with Polish General Wieslaw Kukula the needs of the Ukrainian army, the current situation at the front and the training of Ukrainian soldiers, expressing readiness to share combat experience and gratitude for Poland's support in the fight against Russian aggression.
France will send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian security forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said after meeting with the French Defense Minister.
Oleksandr Syrsky and Rustem Umerov discussed with the American generals the situation at the front, the supply of equipment, weapons, ammunition, logistics and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kharkiv to discuss the operational situation, winterization, restoration of damaged infrastructure and housing for IDPs amid intense fighting in the region.
Ukrainian troops repelled three enemy attacks near Andriyivka and Novove, and the situation remains under control despite intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.
In the Pokrovsk sector, seven combat engagements took place, in particular in the vicinity of Kalynove, Novooleksandrivka and Sokil, where Russian proxies made 16 attempts to improve their tactical position, and Ukrainian troops gave a worthy rebuff to the occupants.
In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.
As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front with the military command, emphasizing maximum attention to the entire border and inflicting maximum losses on the Russian occupiers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Pokrovsky, Kramatorsk and Kurakhovsky directions remain extremely difficult with intense fighting, while the Ukrainian security forces successfully destroy the invaders in the Kharkiv region.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.
According to President Zelenskyy, the entire Kharkiv operation by Russian troops is an attempt to weaken Ukrainian forces along the entire front line and to strengthen Russian propaganda aimed at world leaders.
In the Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian military has successfully repelled Russian attempts to advance and invade, despite constant shelling of civilians and the lack of timely weapons supplies, which gives the Russians an advantage.
Russian troops expanded the area of active hostilities by almost 70 kilometers, focusing their main efforts on the direction of Strilecha - Liptsi and the capture of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region.
Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff in Kharkiv to discuss the situation at the front, analyze the prospects for the development of the combat situation, threats for the coming days and weeks, and determine a plan for further actions amid the Russian offensive.