The military initiative at the frontline has shifted to Ukraine, Deputy Defence Minister Volodymyr Havrylov has said.
"Along the entire line, no matter what they say now that the Russians tried to do something in the area of Kupyansk, it was a desperate attempt to somehow pull our forces away from other areas. But in general, the initiative is now on our side. This is important for our partners, especially the military. They understand all the challenges associated with the changes and other issues, and there is a constant exchange of information with partners and consultations on this topic. It is important that we are making progress every day. Sometimes by 100 metres, sometimes by a kilometre," Havrylov said.
According to him, Ukrainian defenders overcome the defence lines erected by the occupiers every day.
"Every day we are gnawing away at our territory, we are gnawing away at the first and second lines of defence where Russia managed to build something," he added.
Havrylov noted that everyone understands that Ukraine has not yet used its full resources, so no one doubts the continuation of assistance and confidence in the victory of our country.
"It is clear that people sitting in warm rooms watching the Internet and television would like everything to happen faster, but the reality is that we need to take into account what is happening on the ground," he added.