The situation in Bakhmut direction is becoming more complicated, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address on Monday.

"Particular attention is paid to the situation in the east and, of course, Donetsk region. Bakhmut direction: the situation is becoming more complicated. The enemy is constantly destroying everything that can be used to protect our positions, consolidate and defend. Our soldiers who are defending in Bakhmut direction are real heroes" Zelenskyy said.