Russian forces continuing to invade Ukraine are likely to have made some progress, albeit exhausted, as they seize one of the Ukrainian strongholds in the eastern Donetsk region.
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "I will do everything to support this area," and showed a strong determination to strengthen defense.
The Russian army, which continues to invade, is repeating a fierce attack in the eastern part of Ukraine, and it seems that it is a back-and-forth battle with the Ukrainian army.
Regarding Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian bases in eastern Donetsk province, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 3rd that "it is highly likely that Russian forces have advanced slightly south of the town over the past few days." "The costs are out of proportion to the benefits Russia gets."
Under these circumstances, President Zelensky said that the battle situation in Bakhmut was "the most intense and painful situation. We will do everything to support this area," and expressed his strong determination to strengthen defense. He also revealed that the province and Kharkiv province are also increasing their forces.
On the other hand, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, Defense Minister Shoigu visited neighboring Belarus on the 3rd, met with President Lukashenko and Defense Minister Vlenin, and signed a document to revise the regional security agreement.
Although the contents of the document have not been clarified, it is believed that the Putin administration is aiming to strengthen military cooperation with Belarus and keep the West in check.