Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian armed forces are holding firm in many locations and have managed to gain tactical initiative in the conflict. This declaration comes at a crucial moment in the war.
The ongoing military operation to isolate Crimea, territory annexed by Russia in 2014, was also highlighted. This operation aims to weaken the Russian military presence on the peninsula.
As part of this operation, Ukrainian forces have been carrying out attacks on Russian Bastion missile systems, which are anti-ship cruise missile launch systems. These attacks are part of the strategy to weaken Russian military capabilities.
Furthermore, the attacks have targeted Russian air defense systems and energy infrastructure in Crimea, with the aim of reducing the logistical defense capacity of Russian forces in the region.
