The situation on the Kupyansk and Lyman directions has escalated significantly in recent days, stated the Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyy, the press service of the Armed Forces reports.
According to Syrskyy, the Russians want to break through the Ukrainian defence and recapture our territories. They are preparing for revenge.
"But thanks to the actions of our units, the enemy will not be able to fulfill their plans," the commander said.