Ukrainian army sergeant from Bakhmut area reports positive dynamics

He said this on the Espreso TV channel.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to carry out strike and assault operations in the Bakhmut sector. The initiative is on the side of the Defense Forces. Step by step, we are bringing victory closer, it is difficult, but there is a positive trend. We are actively supporting the assault infantry units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and targeting enemy personnel," noted Malyarevych.

The fighter also added that over the past day, the forces of a detached assault brigade named after Ivan Sirko destroyed two enemy artillery pieces in the Bakhmut sector.

"We are destroying targets every day, recently we destroyed a Strela surface-to-air missile system. Over the last day we destroyed two guns," said Malyarevych.

• Ukrainian forces are holding their positions and continuing to advance in some areas. Thus, in the Bakhmut sector, the Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced near Klishchiivka. In addition, the defenders made progress on the left bank of the Kherson region.