Zelenskyy: We managed to boost confidence in Vovchansk area

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has noted that Russian forces have not stopped bombarding the area of the town of Vovchansk (Kharkiv Oblast) but that Ukrainian troops are firmly holding the line.

Source: Zelenskyy's address on 16 May

Quote: "At present, thanks to our forces, our measures, we have managed to boost confidence in the Vovchansk area. But Russian bombardment does not stop, there are threats.

Today, in particular, the head of the administration of Vovchansk was injured. Our counterattacks are ongoing, including in other parts of the Kharkiv border area. And there should be more results in repelling the assaults, in destroying the occupier."

Details: The president noted that Russia must be compelled to make a real and fair peace by all means. Zelenskyy also discussed the operational situation in Donetsk Oblast.

Quote: "Today, we also thoroughly analysed the situation in Donetsk Oblast - on the relevant fronts. Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and others. There, the greatest number of combat encounters and the toughest conditions are observed. Of course, we are not neglecting this direction."

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