Ukraine's Defence Forces gain new foothold near Bakhmut – Deputy Defence Minister

The Defence Forces of Ukraine continue to advance on the Bakhmut, Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts; there is an advance near Bakhmut, and fighters are consolidating their positions at new frontiers.

Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Defence Minister, on Telegram

Quote from Maliar: "East. The Ukrainian Defence Forces held back the offensive of Russian troops on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts today. Successfully. The enemy did not advance. Heavy fighting continues.

We advanced today on the Bakhmut front, on the southern flank around Bakhmut. There is an advance. Now our defenders are consolidating their positions on the taken frontiers."

Details: In the south, according to Maliar, Ukrainian troops were advancing on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts. 

"In recent weeks, our defenders in the south have significantly undermined the enemy's offensive and defensive capabilities. So, due to the destruction of a large number of ammunition depots, the number of enemy attacks has now decreased," the Deputy Defence Minister summed up.

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