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Ukrainian military liberates Urozhaine in Donetsk region

Ukrainian military liberates Urozhaine in Donetsk region Illustrative Image: Ukrainian military liberates Urozaine in Donetsk region (Photo: Getty Images)
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According to Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defense, Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully liberated the town of Urozhaine, located in proximity to Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region.

"Urozhaine has been liberated. Our defenders are solidifying their positions on the frontlines," she stated.

It's worth noting that offensive operations are ongoing.

Ukrainian military liberates Urozhaine in Donetsk region

Preceding events

Ukrainian defenders have been continuing their offensive operations in the directions of Bakhmut, Melitopol, and Berdiansk.

On July 27, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian defenders had de-occupied Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region. However, Russian occupying forces attempted to regain lost positions.

Subsequently, military sources reported a certain degree of success in the Urozhaine direction and the consolidation of achieved positions.