In Ukraine, where Russia continues its military invasion, President Zelensky emphasized that it was a "great victory" for recapturing most of the eastern Kharkiv region.
On the other hand, in the neighboring eastern provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk, Russian forces continue to carry out heavy attacks, and local authorities are on high alert.
In Ukraine, the Ukrainian army continues to reverse offensive in the east and south, and President Zelensky emphasized that almost all of the eastern Kharkiv region has been liberated.
On the 15th, he met with the chairman of the EU = European Union von der Leyen who visited the capital Kyiv, and according to the Ukrainian presidential office, President Zelensky said, ``We will liberate towns and villages from the rule of the Russian army every day. It's a big win," he said, showing confidence.
On the other hand, the governor of Luhansk province, which borders Kharkiv province, Haidai, said in an interview with local media on the 15th, "Intense fighting continues in many areas, including Luhansk province. The scenario of a quick attack like Kharkiv province will be repeated. There is no such thing," he said, raising caution.
Donetsk governor Kirilenko also said on the 15th that a five-story apartment building in Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds, was destroyed by a missile attack, and a hospital in another town was attacked, injuring people. Posting on SNS and calling for residents to evacuate.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said at a press conference on the 15th that while showing hostility to the West that supplies weapons to Ukraine, "the urgency to achieve the objectives of the military operation is increasing day by day." It is believed that Russia may intensify its attacks in the future.