The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhniy, states that Ukrainian troops are forced to conduct maneuver defense and occupy more advantageous lines and positions because of the fire advantage on the Russian occupiers' side, at the same time he called the situation on the front controlled.
"The price of freedom is high. It is very difficult for us, because the fire advantage is on the side of the enemy. Despite everything, we are holding on. The situation is difficult, but controlled. We are forced to maneuver defense, to take better lines and positions. But every meter of the invaded land is drenched in his blood. Let's hold the line!" - Zaluzhny wrote on Telegram on Wednesday.