Ukraine Pulls Out Troops From 3 Locations In East After Russia's Advancement

<p>Ukrainian troops have made a "tactical retreat" from three villages in the embattled east after Russia concentrated significant forces in several locations, said Ukraine's top commander on Sunday, as per a Reuters report.&nbsp;</p> <p>Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a statement that the Russian forces continue to attack "along the entire front line" of over 1,000 kilometres, according to an AP report.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, where fierce battles continue,&rdquo; said the top commander in an updated post on Telegram referring to two Ukrainian-held cities in the war-torn Donetsk region.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://ift.tt/Kbfxe2p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Hostage Release, Ceasefire, Rafah Invasion And Aid Boost To Gaza</a></strong></p> <p>&ldquo;The enemy has engaged up to four brigades in these directions, is trying to develop an offensive west of Avdiivka and Marinka, making its way to Pokrovsk and Kurakhove,&rdquo; Syrskyi said, adding: &ldquo;Units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, preserving the lives and health of our defenders, moved to new frontiers west of Berdychi, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka.&rdquo;</p> <p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the international partners to speed up arms deliveries so that Kyiv could maintain its position and disrupt Russian plans, as per the Reuters report.&nbsp;</p> <p>Zelenskyy said he spoke with US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday and "underscored that Patriot systems are needed and as soon as possible."</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://ift.tt/7dVMUC6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elon Musk Goes To Beijing On Surprise Visit After Skipping India Trip</a></strong></p> <p>Syrskyi said that the Ukrainian troops have taken up new positions west of villages Berdychi and Semenivka, both north of Avdiivka, and Novomykhailivka, further south near the town of Maryinka.</p> <p>"In general, the enemy achieved certain tactical successes in these areas, but could not gain operational advantages," he said.&nbsp;</p> <p>The fresh troops were being rotated in those areas to replace units that had suffered losses, added the top Ukrainian commander.&nbsp;</p>

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