(MENAFN- UkrinForm) He stated this at a briefing, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"In Pokrovsk, the enemy has had no success in recent days. Twenty-six to thirty percent of all combat clashes along the front are taking place in Pokrovsk. Moreover, 50% of all KAB strikes are targeting Pokrovsk. You can understand how difficult it is for our troops," Zelensky said.

He recalled that there are currently between 260 and 300 Russian soldiers in Pokrovsk, where the 425th Separate Assault Regiment is operating. The president thanked the 35th and 38th brigades, which are carrying out tasks in this direction, as well as the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade, the 32nd, and the 155th brigades, which are also active in the area.

According to Zelensky, the Staff discussed the situation near Kupiansk, where about 60 Russian occupiers remain. He said the dates for clearing operations have been set but will not be disclosed.

In the Lyman sector, he said, the situation remains unchanged and is stabilizing; the same applies to the Kramatorsk direction. Fighting continues in Kostiantynivka, where the situation also remains unchanged. The operation in Dobropillia is ongoing.

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"The Commander-in-Chief said that our forces cleared another 2–3 kilometers, but Russia understands that it has completely lost the initiative there. It's clear that they are preparing for a counterattack. We can tell from all the signs and intercepted communications," Zelensky stated.

In the Novopavlivka direction, he said, there are no changes, and Ukrainian forces are fighting the occupiers in six settlements.

As Ukrinform reported, Ukraine's Defense Forces have halted the expansio of Russian presence in the northern part of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and prevented the enemy from cutting off the road connecting Pokrovsk and Rodynske.

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