This is effectively our third landmark operation this year.

This is effectively our third landmark operation this year. The first was an Airborne Assault Forces operation, a very significant one, in which more than 800 square kilometers were liberated. The second was Operation Vivaldi in the Donetsk region – our operation in precisely those areas where the Russians had many ambitions, many plans, and many assaults. Our guys liberated more than 200 kilometers. The third is Operation Veles by Khartiia, which strengthens our positions and shows the Russians that they are failing to achieve the results their political leadership set for them in the Kupiansk area as well. I want to thank all our warriors.

It is important to note that this year, Ukraine’s positions on the front remain stronger than they have been in a long time during this war. If our partners’ support for Ukraine remained just as strong – particularly when it comes to our Patriots and other air defense capabilities – Ukraine would be in a completely different position – a much better one diplomatically as well.