The Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated 1,003 settlements, 224 of which have been cleared of mines.

APA reports quoting Ukrainskaya Pravda that Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Tymoshenko said at a briefing.

He noted that Ukrainian police have resumed operations in about 600 liberated towns and villages.

In addition, gas supply to about 650 settlements was restored.