Zelensky thanks soldiers who reached state border with Russia in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the soldiers of the 227th Battalion of the 127th Brigade of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces who reached the state border of Ukraine at a border section in the Kharkiv region.

He said this in a video posted to Instagram, Ukrinform reports.

"Guys, Kharkiv, 227th Battalion, 127th Brigade of the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. Thank you very much from all Ukrainians, from everyone, from myself, from my family! My gratitude is without borders! I wish you all good health, take care of yourself! Thank you, your parents - well done! And thank you very, very much to all soldiers like you! Everything will be Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine!" Zelensky said.

Earlier reports said that Ukrainian defenders are continuing a successful counter-offensive north of Kharkiv, recapturing several towns and villages toward the Russian border.

Photo: President's Office