Ukrainian forces liberate Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia region, and Storozhove, Donetsk region

The Zaporizhia Separate Brigade of Territorial Defense reported this on Facebook.

On June 4, 2023, the village of Novodarivka was freed from the occupiers. This accomplishment was achieved through the combined efforts of a mechanized unit and the joint unit of the Zaporizhia Separate Territorial Defense Brigade. 

Despite several days of the enemy's unsuccessful attempts to regain control of the village, the brigade's units are steadily increasing their success, the message said. 

Hanna Maliar announced the liberation of Storozhove on Telegram on June 12. 

“The state flag is now seen over Storozhove once again, and this will be the case for every town until we liberate all of Ukraine's land. We express our gratitude to the 35th Separate Marine Brigade. There is more to come…” the post says. 

It is important to mention that Storozhove is situated near Blahodatne and Neskuchne. These towns were recently liberated. 

• On June 11, the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully liberated the villages of Blahodatne, Neskuchne, and Makarivka, which are close to the border of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

• As of the morning of June 12, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the enemy attempted to improve their tactical position in the Bakhmut direction. They carried out offensive actions towards Ivanivske and Bila Hora but were unsuccessful. The enemy also conducted airstrikes in the Toretsk area. Nine towns in the Donetsk region were affected by enemy artillery fire.