Enemy trying to attack Ukrainian positions in Donbas and Izium area every day - Nayev

That's according to the Telegram channel Operational ZSU, which cites the Commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, Serhiy Nayev, Ukrinform reports.

"The situation in the territories where the fighting is taking place is difficult. In particular, in the Izium direction, in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, as well as in the area of Velyka Novosilka, the enemy is trying to assault defensive positions with battalion tactical groups every day. The enemy supports its offensive with air and missile strikes, multiple rocket launchers, artillery fire of all calibers and mortars. The situation is difficult, but it is controlled by the Armed Forces," Nayev said.

He noted that he was personally convinced of the numerous feats that Ukrainian defenders perform every day.

"I am confident in our service members, from soldiers to generals, who each in their place perform tasks to deter enemy attacks," Nayev said.

He added that work to reinforce each grouping repelling enemy attacks is carried out every day.

Earlier reports said that from February 24 to May 2, the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed about 23,800 Russian servicemen.