Zelensky: Russia "contributing everything" to stop Ukrainian powers in south and east

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is applying its greatest endeavors to stop Ukraine's development as Kyiv pushes ahead with its late spring counteroffensive.

"The Russian powers on our southern and eastern terrains are effective money management all that they can to stop our fighters. Furthermore, every thousand meters of advance, each progress of every one of our battle units merits appreciation," Zelensky said in his daily location on Friday. "Our full spotlight is on the forefront."

Regardless of Zelensky's positive twist, Ukraine's western partners have communicated worry that Ukraine's powers have not had the option to push Russian soldiers back at a speedier rate.

The cutting edges in southern and eastern Ukraine have not moved a lot over the course of the last months, giving Russian soldiers a lot of opportunity to dive in and plan for a counteroffensive.

Russian strikes target Zaporizhzhia: The southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia saw a few structures harmed for the time being Friday into Saturday because of Russian strikes, a neighborhood Ukrainian military authority said.

The authority added that one 62-year-elderly person was injured.

As Zelensky suggested in his remarks, the south is a vital focal point of Ukraine's mission.