 Ukrainian forces partially break through Russia's first line of defence in the south. In some places, the Ukrainian military have already broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defence Deputy Minister Hanamalia during a nationwide telethon. Speaking of the south, our forces continue to persistently carry out offensive actions there despite the enemy's first strong resistance. Firstly, this refers to continuous artillery attacks and secondly, mining efforts. Our troops in the south have already broken through the first line of defence in some places and moved to the so-called intermediate line, Malia said. In her words, at the intermediate line, Russians set up concrete engineering fortifications within their main heights, which is complicating the movement of Ukrainian forces. Both in the south and in the east, Russians are bringing up personnel reserves, mainly professional military units, such as air assault units. According to Malia, Russia is focusing efforts on the east as the epicentre of hostilities. Fierce battles are raging in the Marinka and Avdivka direction. The situation is changing there on a daily basis, but most importantly, Ukraine's defence forces do not allow the enemy to advance. Malia stressed.