“The occupiers are withdrawing from the north of Ukraine. Slowly but clearly. Somewhere they are pushed because of the fighting, somewhere they leave the position themselves. However, after their departure, the situation is catastrophic and still dangerous, “Zelenskyj warned.
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The Ukrainian president warned that the possibility of shelling cities with Russian missiles is still threatening. In addition, the army leaves mined areas, houses, roads and, in some cases, the bodies of the fallen when leaving positions. Everyone who moves to these places should continue to be careful, urged Zelensky.
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The situation in the east of the country remains serious. Russian forces are regrouping in the Donbas, but also around Kharkov or in the south of the country in the Crimea region. Zelenskyj directed part of his speech to the inhabitants of the peninsula. He called on families not to allow the Russian army to enlist young men.
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“We don’t need any more dead bodies. Protect your children from becoming bad guys. Don’t send them to the military. “Do your best to keep them alive and to keep them at home,” said the Ukrainian president.
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According to the latest information, the Ukrainian soldiers managed to liberate 29 municipalities around Kiev and Chernihiv thanks to the withdrawal of the Russian army from the north of the country. They were the last to gain control of the city of Brovary.
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However, Ukraine and its Western allies warn that the withdrawal of Russian troops is not a sign of confidence in the diplomatic process between the two countries. According to the reporters, Russia is only regrouping and is preparing to equip itself with supplies and other units.
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The intelligence services generally expect that another Russian attack will be intensified and will be directed at the Donbas, the eastern territory of Ukraine, which includes the port city of Mariupol – one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine.
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