Zelensky says Ukrainian forces have reclaimed more territories

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces have regained territory from Russian troops through several offensive operations. He highlighted a new operation that utilized a gas pipeline to bypass Russian positions. Zelensky stated that the battlefield situation in Kyiv has not been this strong in years and emphasized the potential for further strengthening with additional Western air defense systems. He detailed the Velesz operation in the Kharkiv region and mentioned a recent airborne operation in eastern Ukraine aimed at halting Russian advances. Meanwhile, Russian commanders claim their troops have made progress along the entire 1200-kilometer front line, with reports of capturing 92 Ukrainian settlements since early September.