The United States confirmed the retreat of the Russian army east of Kyiv. This was announced by a senior representative of the US Department of Defense to CNN reporters, writes European Truth..

According to him, the invaders are located at a distance of about 55 kilometers from the center of Kyiv to the east.. This is 25-35 kilometers farther compared to being in the same direction during the day? previously.

In the northwest of the center of Kyiv, the Russians " In this direction, they did not approach the capital, remaining at a distance of 15-20 kilometers from the center.

The American official also noted that the Russian troops are activated in the east of Ukraine. He stated that the invaders "

" They also increased activity in the eastern part,"

Earlier in Kyiv, a slight increase in radioactive cesium in the air was recorded.