The situation in the south of Dnepropetrovsk region and Zaporizhia remains tense. The southern defense forces report intense battles with the militia, during which enemy forces suffered losses. The military had to retreat from Novovasilivske to reduce risks to the lives of servicemen. According to reports, Ukrainian units have been withdrawn from the settlement to position themselves more advantageously in battle.
The President of Ukraine announced a new Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, where measures for the defense of the Zaporizhia region will be discussed. The movement of forces and regrouping are being carried out to optimize the defensive line and maximize the preservation of the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. Hostilities in the south continue, but Ukrainian defenders are ready to defend every meter of their native land.