Ukrainian forces repel Russia assault in Donetsk area: Zelensky | World News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had repelled a "fierce offensive" by Russian troops within the japanese Donetsk area.

Zelensky mentioned a army unit from Chop in western Ukraine had undertaken the motion, however didn't say the place the conflict had occurred.

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"Right this moment they stopped the fierce offensive actions of the enemy," Zelensky mentioned in his nightly tackle. "The Russian assault was repelled."

The president additionally mentioned Ukraine's "alternate fund" had been replenished, which means Russian servicemen had been taken prisoner. The fiercest preventing in Donetsk area has been across the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka.