Ukraine’s army achieve partial success during offensive in direction of Bilohorivka-Shypylivka — General Staff

This was reported by the spokesman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Kovaliov during the telethon.

“The Ukrainian defense forces are currently carrying out attacks in the Melitopol and Berdyansk areas. In particular, we mean the directions of Novodanylivka - Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka - Verbove, Vilne Pole - Makarivka. They have achieved some success and are now consolidating their positions there,” according to the spokesperson.

The Russians, on the other hand, are mainly focused on defending their positions and trying to halt the advance of Ukrainian troops.

In the Lyman and Bakhmut areas, the Ukrainian defense forces are also working to prevent the Russian troops from advancing further.

“Intense fighting is taking place in the Lyman area, particularly around Yampolivka and Serebryansk Forestry in the Donetsk region. Offensive actions have been taken in the direction of Bilohorivka - Shypylivka, with some success, and the Ukrainian forces are holding their positions there,” he said. 

• Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar announced on June 12 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reclaimed Storozheve in Donetsk region, and they have liberated seven other settlements, advancing 6.5 km in the past week.

• On June 19, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine officially confirmed the liberation of Pyatykhatky village in the Zaporizhzhia region. The units in the Tavria area have advanced up to 7 km.

• On June 21, the General Staff reported that the Russians were carrying out offensive actions in the Lyman area, specifically in the direction of Kreminna - Yampolivka.