One of the most difficult and painful battles is in Donbas.

According to information reported by APA with reference to UNIAN, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an evening video address.

He noted that during the first week of spring, Ukrainian soldiers and everyone who helped to defend the state brought Ukraine's victory closer - they repelled attacks, destroyed the enemy, destroyed enemy positions and logistics, protected borders and cities.

The leader of Ukraine thanked everyone who defended the state in the directions of Bakhmut, Ugledar, Avdiyiv, Seversk, Svatovsk, Liman and Zaporozhye.