On the Toretsky and Pokrovsky directions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the situation is difficult — Syrsky

The operational and strategic situation on the entire line of combat contact remains difficult for the troops of the Kiev regime. This was stated by the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky, speaking via video link at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine.

"As of August 20, the operational and strategic situation remains difficult ... In the Orekhiv and Dnieper directions, the situation is tense," said Syrsky, quoted by TASS.

According to the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the last two months The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation retain an advantage over the Ukrainian army in the use of artillery ammunition in a ratio of 3:1.

Later, the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, said that, according to Syrsky's report, there was a "difficult situation" in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. As for the Kursk region, then, according to the commander-in-chief, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are "achieving their goals," and the replenishment of the exchange fund is called a priority, the Strana newspaper writes.

In addition, Zelensky informed that the West is preparing new supplies of air defense systems — Kiev has already discussed this issue "with partners."