For the first time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on Saturday, June 10, "counter-offensive actions" of his army on the front. He did not, however, confirm whether this was the major attack planned for months by Kiev.

Russia has been warning for six days of large-scale assaults, including with equipment delivered by the West. Stéphane Audrand, consultant and expert in defence issues, says the Russian defense lines seem to be holding up.