Ukrainian army advance near Bakhmut is first success of offensive – commander Syrskyi

The Commander of the Land Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky made the statement.

"The last few days have shown that we can move forward and destroy the enemy even in such extremely difficult conditions. We are fighting with fewer resources than the enemy. At the same time, we manage to destroy their plans. All thanks to our soldiers who are fighting the aggressor, overcoming the highest limit of human capabilities," he said.

At the same time, Syrskyi said that this is only a partial success. And this is how it should be perceived. After all, the operation to defend Bakhmut continues.

• The American Institute for the Study of War has confirmed that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have liberated 16.85 square kilometers in the area of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.