 Ukrainian forces achieved an important success on the Burdiansk front. Ukraine's defence forces are making gains in southern and eastern Ukraine, advancing 1,300 metres on the Burdiansk front, 1,200 metres on the Krzysivka front, and 1,500 metres on the Khurdiyumivka front. Hanomalia, the Deputy Minister of Defence, reported this on Telegram. Our defence forces are continuing to mount an offensive on the Militopol, Burdiansk and Bakhmut fronts. They are clawing back every metre of our land from the enemy in tough battles. They are making gains. Meanwhile, enemy forces are continuing their attempts to advance on the linemen Avdivka and Marinka fronts but are unsuccessful. Enemy forces are amassing all their reserves, even a marine brigade that had earlier fled Kursyn. On the Burdiansk front, Ukraine's defence forces have advanced by some 1,300 metres, she said. Malia also reported that Ukrainian defence forces are also making gains on the Rivnepol, Volodyne axis, where they are currently consolidating their recently captured positions and inflicting significant losses on Russian forces. They are practically bleeding the enemy's offensive capabilities dry, destroying their equipment, storage depots and command centres and killing their personnel. On the Bakhmut front in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's defence forces have regained the initiative. Russian forces are attempting to hold their positions and conduct counter-offensive operations but are suffering losses and slowly retreating. Ukrainian forces advanced by some 1,200 and 1,500 metres on the Klesivka and Khurdumivka fronts, respectively. Malia said that fighting on Bakhmut's flanks continues. Our forces are making gains. They are currently consolidating their positions on the liberated territories. The deputy defence minister also reported that the Bakhmut front is once again hot with intense fighting taking place across the front. Russia is deploying its reserves there and trying its best to maintain control of the city.