Zelenskyy says heavy fighting is taking place along the entire frontline

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following the report of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi that heavy fighting was taking place along the entire frontline.

"I have just heard a report from Chief Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. Heavy fighting is taking place along the entire frontline. Special attention is being paid to the areas in Kharkiv, Pokrovske and other areas in Donetsk region," Zelensky said.

"We discussed defensive actions and strengthening our positions in the Kharkiv region. Separately, we discussed Chasiv Yar. The Chief of Defence reported on decisions that will provide more opportunities for our soldiers," the President added.

"Kharkiv region: today, Russian troops tried to expand their operations against Ukraine. We understand the size of the occupier's forces, we see his plan. Our soldiers, our artillery, our drones are responding to the occupier," the president said in a video message.

According to him, he is constantly in touch with the Commander-in-Chief and the Minister of Defence, "we provide everything necessary to protect our positions," Zelenskyy said.

"It is important that partners support our soldiers and Ukrainian resilience with timely supplies. Really timely. The package that really helps is the weapons brought to Ukraine, not just the announcement of the package. I am grateful to every leader who sees the situation this way," the President stressed.

Earlier, the authorities of Kharkiv region reported that the border areas have been under massive shelling by the Russian army since early morning.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said that the attacks were repelled, the fighting continues, and reserve units have been sent to reinforce this section of the frontline.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold back the enemy's offensive," the ministry said.