Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate more than 6,000 square kilometres and continue to advance: Zelenskyy

STANISLAV POHORILOV – MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2022, 23:46

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy,  said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated over 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory from Russian occupying forces.

Source: President Zelenskyy’s video address

Quote from Zelenskyy: "Since the beginning of September, our warriors have liberated more than 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the east and south [of the country]. Our troops are continuing to advance."

Details: Zelenskyy thanked the 57th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade, which has recovered from heavy fighting in the east and is advancing with great courage and confidence on the southern front; the 59th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade, which has been advancing steadily despite the difficult, open terrain and the Russian artillery fire; the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, which has liberated several settlements and has  effectively neutralised units of Russian troops. Finally, Zelenskyy also thanked Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defence forces.

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