In his evening address, the head of the Ukrainian state emphasized that the frontline situation remains "very difficult" in the key areas of the Donbass — Bakhmut, Saledara, Mariintsa.

"There is not a single living place left on the land of these areas that has not suffered from shells and fire long ago.

The occupiers actually destroyed Bakhmut, another city of Donbass, which the Russian army turned into burnt ruins.

I thank all our heroes, all soldiers and commanders who hold the front in these directions, repulse attacks and inflict significant losses on the enemy in response to the hell that entered Ukraine under the Russian flag," said the President of Ukraine.

For many days, in front-line summaries, the Bakhmutsky and Avdzeevsky directions were called the hottest points of the eastern front.

Thanks to the transfer of troops from Kherson, the Russian occupiers managed to advance a little in the Donbass.

Ukraine also strengthened in directions.

The American Institute for the Study of War announced the plans of the invaders to surround the city.