MoD: It’s increasingly difficult for Russian army to defend itself against Ukraine’s offensive

"The efficiency of the Armed Forces cannot be measured solely by the kilometers they advanced. Efficiency is a much broader concept. Our Armed Forces are very efficient in reducing the offensive and defensive potential of the enemy. It is increasingly difficult for the enemy to defend itself against our offensive," Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar said during the United News telethon, Ukrinform reports.

It is normal that the offensive is now taking place at such a pace, she added. According to the official, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready now to do this more effectively.

As reported, the Defense Forces hold back the advance of Russian troops in Kupyansk and Lyman directions and continue to successfully conduct offensive operations in Bakhmut direction and in the south of Ukraine.