The advancement of our soldiers in different directions of the front continues. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced this in an evening address to the nation..

According to him, about 2 thousand [square] kilometers of our territory have already been liberated since the beginning of September as part of active operations..

“The Russian army these days is demonstrating the best it can – showing its back. And finally, it's a good choice for them to run. There is no and never will be a place for occupiers in Ukraine,” the President of Ukraine said..

“Today I thank the fighters of the 15th Slavic Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine, who distinguished themselves in the Kharkiv direction,” he said..

The President also thanked the soldiers of the 214th separate rifle battalion for Balakleya, who, together with units of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Special Operations Forces, special forces of the National Guard and the police, regained full control over the city.

“Thank you to all our defenders and defenders, who in these weeks have made the approach of our victory even more tangible.! ” President Zelensky thanked the defenders of Ukraine.