Situation at the front can be “difficulty and painful”

(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared Monday that the situation at front in Donbas is “difficulty and painful” and demanded all of his country’s strength and concentration.

“First and foremost, it is the front. Bakhmut, Kreminna, and other areas of Donbas require maximum strength and concentration. Zelenskiy spoke in his nightly address via video.

“The situation therein is very difficult and painful. Occupants are using all resources they have – and these are substantial resources – in order to advance.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Sandra Maler)