Russian forces have achieved no significant gains on battlefield – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his nightly video address, Ukrinform reports.

"There were reports on the frontline. It is extremely important that the occupier has achieved no significant results. The Pokrovsk sector, the areas of Dobropillia, and the Donetsk region in general – we are defending our positions," Zelensky said.

He added that Ukrainian forces were holding the line in all other sectors of the front as well, "and this is the most significant result for our state."

The head of state expressed gratitude to all units and soldiers defending Ukraine.

"I would like to give special recognition today to the 414th Brigade 'Magyar's Birds' of the Unmanned Systems Forces. I also want to recognize the 411th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems 'The Hawks,' and the Border Guard Unit of Unmanned Aerial Systems – 'Phoenix.' Thank you very much, warriors!" he said.

Zelensky also thanked the artillerymen of the 26th, 55th, and 148th brigades, as well as the missile troops of the 360th Separate Coastal Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy.

He also commended the 5th and 92nd Separate Assault Brigades, the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade, the 227th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade, the Special Operations Forces units, and also the 1st, 33rd, 225th, and 425th Separate Assault Regiments.

According to Zelensky, it is crucial that every unit performs effectively in its area of responsibility for the sake of Ukraine.

"Today, I signed a decree awarding state honors to our warriors: 304 servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 135 of them, sadly, posthumously," Zelensky added.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine