September 12, 2022
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One of the main leaders of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, admitted today that the situation on the front line is difficult, but assured that Russian forces “will remain their position” against the Ukrainian counter-offensive, AFP reported. , quoted by BTA.
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–In recent days, the Ukrainian army has made significant territorial gains against Moscow’s forces, mainly in the Kharkiv region in the north-east, but also in the south and east. Ukraine claims to have regained a total of 3,000 square kilometers, of which around 500 in the last 2 weeks.
“The situation remains difficult. The enemy is trying to damage vital and civilian infrastructure,” Pushilin told Russian television channel Rossiya 24, speaking of “massive bombings”.
The leader of the “republic” unilaterally proclaimed by the separatists in the Donetsk region specifically mentioned the Ukrainian attacks on the eastern city of Liman. According to him, the Russian and pro-Russian forces are “holding their positions” and the situation is “difficult” but remains under control. He also assured that progress has been made in some areas, without naming them.
The Ukrainian army first announced a counter-offensive in the south before carrying out a lightning-fast offensive in the Kharkiv region last week, forcing Russian troops to retreat to other locations. Today, Russian forces said they bombed Ukrainian-controlled areas not far from Kharkiv, in the Kupyansk and Izyum region.
