According to Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky, the situation on the battlefield still remains tense, despite this, Russian troops cannot achieve their goals thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Points of attention
- Volodymyr Zelensky expresses gratitude to the Ukrainian units, soldiers, sergeants, and officers for their dedication and successful defense efforts.
- The recent repelling of a major motorized assault by Russian invaders in the Slavyansk direction showcases the AFU's strength and resilience in the face of aggression.
What's happening at the front — the latest details
As the Ukrainian leader reported, on April 1, he heard a new report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially confirmed that as of today, the situation in the bean field is quite tense.
First of all, the Russian invaders are trying to increase their assault activity.
But this only leads to an increase in their losses and does not disrupt our operations. It is important that Russia has not been able to achieve its goals in the border areas of Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions and is once again postponing the deadlines.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian leader, regarding the situation in the Southern direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to implement the assigned tasks there.
Against this background, Zelensky expressed gratitude to every unit, every soldier, sergeant, and officer.
We also discussed the tasks regarding deep strikes with the Commander-in-Chief. Glory to Ukraine! — stated the Head of State.
By the way, recently the 81st separate airmobile Slobozhansk brigade of the DShV and other Ukrainian units successfully repelled the largest motorized assault of Russian invaders in the Slavyansk direction since the beginning of 2026.
