Ukrainian forces advance by another 12.6 sq. km in one week in south and by 2 sq. km near Bakhmut

This was reported by Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar.

The enemy's main focus remains on Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions where heavy fighting continues.

In the past week, there were over 170 battles between Ukrainian and Russian troops in these areas. During this time, the Defense Forces regained control of almost 15 square kilometers of land.

Demining operations are ongoing in the areas that have been liberated.

Bakhmut direction

The Russians tried hard to halt the Armed Forces' offensive during the week. Despite their efforts, our defenders have been making gradual progress.

During the week, the Defense Forces reclaimed an additional 2 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. The total area freed in the Bakhmut direction is now 37 square kilometers.

The Armed Forces are firmly positioned in the south

Ukraine continues its offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk areas.

In the direction of Mala Tokmachka, Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region, the Ukrainian military achieved success, and they are now consolidating their positions.

In the south, an area of 12.6 square kilometers was recaptured in a week. Overall, since the beginning of Ukraine's counteroffensive, 204.7 square kilometers have been liberated.

• On July 31, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the Defense Forces have held their ground in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions, and Russia's losses in the full-scale war against Ukraine reached 246,190 soldiers. During the day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 6 tanks, 21 artillery systems, and 6 UAVs.