Ukrainian offensive continues at the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops had partial success in the areas of Novodarivka - Pryiutne, Makarivka - Rivnopil, and Novodanylivka - Robotyne over the past day.

"Ukrainian defence forces continue to conduct both defensive and offensive actions. No positions have been lost on the defensive," the statement reads. 

Instead, the Russians continue to focus their main efforts on defence and preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops.