Russia Zelensky speaks of difficult situation in the east
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian armed forces are under severe pressure in the east of the country. The situation around Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region in particular has been thoroughly analyzed by the military leadership, Zelensky said in his evening video address. "This area was and continues to be the focus of Russian attacks." Everything must be done to strengthen Ukrainian defense positions in the region, he said.
26.07.2024, 21:02
SDA
Without naming a specific reason, he expressed "special appreciation" to all Ukrainian units that attacked Russian bases and logistics in the occupied territories: "The occupier must feel that this is Ukrainian land," said Zelenskyi.
Ukrainian media had previously reported a missile attack on a military airport in Crimea, which has been annexed by Russia since 2014, citing military sources in Kiev. No details were initially provided about the impact of the attack. There was no explanation from the Russian side.
