Key battles continue: the Armed Forces during the counter -offensive in the south released 192 square km - painter

The Deputy Minister of Defense noted that the defense forces continue to move in Bakhmut, Melitopol and Berdyansk. Key fighting is ongoing in the areas of Tickyevka, Andreevka and Kurdyumivka. In the southern direction, during the counter -offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine released more than 192 square kilometers of the territory, while in Bakhmutsky - about 35 square kilometers.

This was reported by Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar during inclusion with the Military Media Center. More than 192 square kilometers were released from the Armed Forces from the Armed Forces from the South Front, while more than 12 square kilometers were deducted in this direction last week. The forces of defense are also to introduce offensive operations in several sections towards Melitopol and Berdyansk Zaporizhzhya region.

In turn, more than 35 square kilometers of the Ukrainian territory were released from the beginning of the counter -offensive in the Bakhmut direction. In particular, last week managed to deduct about four square kilometers. Anna Malyar added that the key fighting is now continuing in the areas of Kigshchiyivka, Andreevka, Kurdyumivka of Donetsk region.

It should be reminded that on July 24 it became known that ISW experts believe that the Ukrainian military has achieved significant success in the liberation of their territories. In particular, they were able to deduct about 53% of land that was captured by Russian troops since the start of a full -scale invasion. On July 21, US President Jake Sullivan said the US Armed Forces have a significant battle power they had not applied in a counter -offensive.