"There are chances to change the situation in our favor," Syrskyi tells about his trip to the Eastern Front. Photo

Despite the complexity of the situation at the front, Ukraine has a chance to change it in its favor. The defense forces are doing everything possible to do so.

This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on Telegram after a trip to the areas of active combat operations in the Kharkiv and Kupiansk sectors of the Eastern Front. He noted that the enemy continues to conduct offensive actions.

According to the chief commander, the enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Kurakhove, Pokrovske, Kupianske, and Kharkiv directions, and is also conducting active assault operations in Vovchansk and on the outskirts of Chasovyi Yar. Russians are trying to take control of the latter two settlements.

"In general, the situation remains difficult due to the high intensity of hostilities and the enemy's widespread use of armored vehicles and a significant number of guided aerial bombs," stated Syrskyi.

He clarified that in the Kharkiv sector, the occupants are trying to advance towards Hlyboke-Lyptsi, but suffer significant losses and are not successful.

In Vovchansk, the main task of the Defense Forces is to hold back the enemy, inflict maximum losses on them, and gradually move forward to liberate our territories.

The situation in the vicinity of Kupiansk is also complicated, noted the colonel general. The enemy is trying to break through the defense of our troops from two directions, and fierce fighting is going on there. The task of the Ukrainian defenders is to stop the enemy and force him to move to defense.

The colonel general said his task was to provide this area with sufficient ammunition and combat-ready reserves to strengthen the defense.

"Despite the complexity of the situation, we have a chance to change the situation in our favor. And the defense forces are doing everything possible to do so," the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces assured.

He noted the effective work of most commanders and staff and thanked soldiers, sergeants, and junior officers for their resilience.

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