Top general visits Ukrainian positions in Kupyansk, Lyman directions

This is reported by the Military Media Center.

"After a month of fierce fighting and significant losses on the Kupyansk and Lyman directions, the enemy is regrouping its forces and assets, while simultaneously redeploying newly formed brigades and divisions from the territory of the Russian Federation. The main purpose of these measures is to increase the level of combat potential and resume active offensive actions," the statement says.

Russian terrorists continue to use aircraft, artillery and mortars. Under such circumstances, the Ukrainian military leadership must promptly take all measures to strengthen defense in threatened areas and advance where possible.

"To accomplish these tasks, my next working trip to the Kupyansk and Lyman directions was planned. In the course of the work, together with the commanders of the operational and tactical groups and brigade commanders, all the necessary decisions were made and measures were taken to strengthen our defense and repel enemy attacks," Syrskyi said in a statement.

• Invading Russian forces tried to advance in three directions during the day, on August 25: Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Lyman. There were 35 combat engagements at the front.