– We are moving forward, and that is the most important thing. We are in motion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote that at the weekend.
According to the Institute of War (ISW), the president is probably right.
The renowned institute in Washington, DC says images suggest that Ukrainian forces have advanced in their offensive.
According to ISW, Ukrainian soldiers have penetrated Russian fortifications near the town of Verbove, north of the coastal town of Melitopol.
The President of Ukraine visited the front line in Donetsk yesterday.
Foto: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER / Reuters
Map of Russian-occupied areas (in red) in Ukraine on September 4.
Foto: “INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR AND AEI’S CRITICAL THREATS PROJECT / NRK
Map of Russian-occupied areas (in red) in Ukraine on September 4.
Foto: “INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR AND AEI’S CRITICAL THREATS PROJECT / NRK
A long way to go to the coast
ISW writes Ukraine is now east of the front line, behind Russia’s anti-tank defenses and bunkers.
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Mailar says Reuters that they advance both in the east and in the south.
She says Ukraine has taken back around three square kilometers of land around the town of Bakhmut in the last week.
The claims have not been verified.
A Ukrainian soldier at the front line on Monday, September 4.
Foto: STRINGER / Reuters
The city of Bakhmut was taken by Russia in May, after many months of hard fighting.
Progress has been slow in the much-discussed Ukrainian spring offensive that started three months ago.
And the goal of reaching the coast of the Black Sea is far away.
The progress of the last few days is nevertheless referred to as important.
Russia tonight: Shoot down drones
Last night, Russian air defense shot down Ukrainian drones near Moscow, according to Russian authorities.
The drones are said to have been heading towards the Russian capital, according to Moscow’s mayor.
Russia has experienced a number of drone attacks in recent weeks.
On Monday, there were reports that North Korean President Kim Jong-un will travel to Russia during September.
The country can offer Russia more weapons for use in Ukraine.
Those who triumph over the crises Some find their family again, some find their country again and some do not give up hope.
2023-09-05 05:41:24
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