Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar praised the 'steadfastness and courage' of Ukrainian soldiers who were preventing Russian forces from surrounding Bakhmut.
, though Russia's Defense Ministry denied reports of Ukrainian breakthroughs in the fight for the city.
"[Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine] keeps the situation under control. Analyzes, plans, makes decisions. As it should be, a real combat general with the army in the hottest moments," wrote Malyar.
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