Defense forces of Ukraine are fighting on a front more than 1,170 km long – Syrskyi

The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue active combat operations on the front more than 1,170 kilometers long, where the most difficult situation is observed in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions. This was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, writes UNN.

“As of December 17, the Defense Forces are conducting active combat operations on a section of the front with a total length of more than 1,170 kilometers. The most difficult situation is now in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions,” Sirskyi said.

The Russian occupiers significantly increased the pressure on the Kramatorsk, Toretsk and Vremivsk directions. At the same time, for the third day now, the enemy has been conducting intensive offensive operations on the territory of the Kursk region, trying to dislodge units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine from Russian territory. For this purpose, units of the North Korean army, which have already suffered significant losses, are actively involved.

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russia has increased the intensity of hostilities in the Kursk region, where units of the North Korean army are actively involved. According to him, North Korean mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.