Ukraine has been conducting an offensive within Russian territory since last week, with significant gains reported.
In a statement on the Telegram messaging app, Zelensky expressed his gratitude to all the soldiers involved in the operation.
"Thank you to all the soldiers and commanders who are taking Russian military prisoners and bringing the release of our soldiers and civilians held by Russia closer," the Ukrainian head of state said.
Also, Zelensky stated that he had discussed the situation on the frontlines with the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
"General Syrskyi also reported on strengthening our forces' positions in the Kursk region and expanding the stabilized territory," Zelensky added.
Unofficial estimates suggest that Ukrainian forces have captured as many as 1,000 Russian soldiers since the beginning of the operation in the Kursk region.
Additionally, over 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory are now under Ukrainian control.
Zelensky also noted that Ukrainian troops had successfully repelled dozens of Russian attacks near Pokrovsk and Toretsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region in the last 24 hours.
"Our soldiers and units are doing everything to destroy the occupier and repel the assaults. The situation is under control," Zelensky said.
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Source: IAR, Reuters
