The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, said that as of the evening of January 13, the tough battle for Donetsk region continues, in particular for Bakhmut, Soledar, and Kreminna.

The head of state said this in a video message.

"The difficult battle for Donetsk region continues, the battle for Bakhmut and Soledar, for Kreminna, for other cities and villages in the east of our country continues. Although the enemy has concentrated his greatest forces in this direction, our soldiers are the Armed Forces of Ukraine, all defense and security forces - they protect the state," Zelensky emphasized.

He expressed his gratitude to every soldier, sergeant, officer of brigades and other army units who bravely and steadfastly perform the assigned tasks.

"I thank the fighters

for their decisive actions to destroy the enemy in the Soledar area! Thank you to the soldiers of the International Legion of GUR MO and

, who bravely defend Bakhmut!"

- said the president.

He also noted the "grudge" among the Russian command regarding tactical advancement at the front, which signals failure.

"324 days of full-scale war, and how things have changed for Russia... They are already gnawing among themselves over who should be credited with some tactical advance. This is

And this is another incentive for all of us to put more pressure on the occupier and to inflict more losses on the enemy. Thank you to everyone who ensures this both on the front lines and on all our other fronts," Zelenskyy said.

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