Zelenskyy announces complication of combat situation in Donetsk direction
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an evening video message that the situation in Donetsk direction of the front was becoming more complicated, the head of state also thanked the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Agency (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine fighting there.
"The front. The situation at the front during such a hot war is always difficult. But these days, especially in Donetsk direction, it is getting more difficult. I thank every brigade, every soldier and commander who do everything to protect our positions and who liquidate the occupiers," he said.
In particular, the head of state expressed gratitude to the 58th separate motorized infantry Brigade, the 68th separate Jaeger brigade and the 148th separate artillery brigade of the airborne assault troops. In addition, he noted the 55th separate artillery brigade, GUR soldiers from the Kraken and Artan units and soldiers of the 9th GUR department.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Russian attacks in Donetsk region injure 12 civilians
09:30, 16.12.2025
Russian forces shell Donetsk region 17 times, killing 3 people
15:24, 13.12.2025
Zelenskyy visits Kupyansk sector of the front, congratulates soldiers
14:53, 12.12.2025
Special Operations Forces strike enemy drone and fuel depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions
14:42, 09.12.2025
Zelenskyy discussed with Irish president return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
15:51, 02.12.2025
LATEST
No peace deal at moment, it may not be; it is when it exists not only on paper, but when war stopped – Zelenskyy
16:48, 20.12.2025
PM: Portugal can deploy its forces in Ukraine, participate in peacekeeping missions, but today it's not yet foreseen
16:35, 20.12.2025
Ukraine, USA discuss issue of election security; they know how to help us – Zelenskyy
15:58, 20.12.2025
Zelenskyy: Ukraine, Portugal sign agreement on partnership in production of naval drones
15:55, 20.12.2025
Marshal of Polish Sejm offers Zelenskyy assistance with elections – media