Senior Ukrainian officer says situation in country's east is challenging as Russians attack along entire contact line

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has described the situation in the country’s east as challenging, adding that the Russians are attacking along the entire contact line.

Source: Syrskyi on Telegram

Quote from Syrskyi: "The operational situation in the east is challenging. The enemy never stopped its offensive along the entire contact line.

I thoroughly analysed the situation and considered options for further actions together with the commanders holding the defence on the Eastern front."

Details: Syrskyi said the decisions had been made to ensure defence stability and preserve the soldiers' lives.

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