President thanks Ukrainian defenders who inflict significant losses on enemy in Soledar

President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his video address to the nation, Ukrinform reports.

“I want to especially mention the paratroopers of the 77th separate airmobile brigade, who together with the fighters of the 46th separate airmobile brigade in Soledar hold their positions and inflict significant losses on the enemy. Thank you, guys!” Zelensky said.

The President reminded that he held a regular meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief regarding the situation on the battlefield.

“Of course, the top issue is Soledar, Bakhmut, the struggle for the Donetsk direction in general. We have analyzed in detail what decisions are needed, what reinforcements are needed, what steps should be taken by commanders in the coming days. We also discussed the situation with the supply of weapons and ammunition to the troops, relevant interaction with our partners,” Zelensky said.

As reported, Russian forces are focusing their main efforts on attempts to capture Donetsk region within the administrative border, continuing to advance in the Bakhmut direction. The fiercest fighting continues in the areas of Soledar, Paraskoviivka, Bakhmut and Klishchiivka.