Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar (pictured) revealed on Thursday that the country's armed forces are "gradually moving forward" on the southern front, noting that the Russian military is "bearing great losses."
In addition, the deputy defense minister added that Ukraine also succeeded in holding back Russian forces on the eastern front. "The enemy did not advance a single meter. Fighting continues in all directions," Maliar wrote in her Telegram post.
The Ukrainian deputy defense minister acknowledged earlier this week that Kiev is dealing with "significant challenges" as a result of Russia's efforts to impede Ukraine's counteroffensive.