Ukraine's defense forces liberated more than 1,000 square kilometers in two operations this year, President Zelensky said. "Actually, this is our third significant sale this year. The first, conducted by the Air Assault Forces, was significant: more than 800 square kilometers were liberated. The second was Operation Vivaldi in the Donetsk region, which was carried out in areas where the Russians had high ambitions, extensive plans and launched many attacks. Our soldiers liberated more than 200 square kilometers. "The third operation is Veles, carried out by the Hartia Brigade. This strengthens our positions and demonstrates to the Russians that even near Kupyansk they are not able to achieve the results set for them by their political leadership," the president said.

Ukraine's defense forces liberated more than 1,000 square kilometers in two operations this year, President Zelensky said. "Actually, this is our third significant sale this year. The first, conducted by the Air Assault Forces, was significant: more than 800 square kilometers were liberated. The second was Operation Vivaldi in the Donetsk region, which was carried out in areas where the Russians had high ambitions, extensive plans and launched many attacks. Our soldiers liberated more than 200 square kilometers. "The third operation is Veles, carried out by the Hartia Brigade. This strengthens our positions and demonstrates to the Russians that even near Kupyansk they are not able to achieve the results set for them by their political leadership," the president said.