The situation around Kyiv remains difficult, but controllable. The defenders of the city for a week held and strengthened the lines, repelled enemy attacks, said the head of the Kiev military administration Nikolai Zhirnov.

In some areas, the Ukrainian military knocked out the enemy from positions previously occupied by him.

In the Zhytomyr direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue the counteroffensive, liberated Irpen from the invaders and continue to control Makarov.

In the Vyshgorod direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine prevented the advance of troops towards Kyiv and steadily hold certain lines.

The Russian military also failed to advance in the direction of Brovary. The invaders suffered losses and were forced to retreat.

Rescuers of the State Emergency Service promptly respond and eliminate all the consequences of enemy shelling. 166 explosive items defused in a week. Emergency workers surveyed and cleared 7.74 hectares of territory in the capital.

“I thank all the people who stayed in the city and ensure the operation of important infrastructure facilities, and also work for the restoration of the country.. We cannot be defeated, together we are strong!

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