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.