Ukrainian defenders advance by over a kilometre on Berdiansk front

Ukraine’s Defence forces have advanced by more than one kilometre on the Berdiansk front.

Source: Valerii Shershen, spokesperson for the Joint Press Centre for the Tavriia Front Defence Forces, in a video address

Quote: "As for the offensive operation of the Tavriia Front Defence Forces, the situation on the Melitopol front remains unchanged, while on the Berdiansk front we have seen an advance into the enemy's defences by more than one kilometre along a certain front line.

Heavy battles and manoeuvres continue, strike units are consolidating their positions, conducting aerial reconnaissance, clearing mines, inflicting fire on the enemy, and carrying out counter-battery measures."

Background: On Sunday, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said that the situation on the eastern fronts had escalated.

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