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Ukrainian Forces advances in two directions and fortifies its positions

Ukrainian Forces advances in two directions and fortifies its positions Ukrainian Forces advances in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: RBC Ukraine

In an interview during the national telethon, a Spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrii Kovalov, reported that Ukrainian troops have been successful in the Melitopol and Berdyansk directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are currently fortifying their positions.

"Over the past day, in the Novodarivka - Pryiutne, Makarivka - Rivnopil, and Novodanylivka - Robotyne directions, our forces had partial success and are now holding the attained positions," he said.

Ukrainian Forces succeed in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions (Photo: deepstatemap.live)

The enemy's reaction

According to Kovalov, the invaders are focusing their main efforts on defense and preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops, deploying reserves, and trying to regain their lost positions.

Russia's losses in Ukraine

As of the morning of June 20, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed another 1,010 occupiers during the previous day and "grounded" a helicopter. Recently, Ukrainian troops have already destroyed 7 enemy helicopters.