“These days, the Russian military is showing its best – showing its back.” Zelensky said in a video posted on Facebook late Saturday. “And, ultimately, it’s a good choice for them to leave. There is and will be no place for the conquerors in Ukraine.” In what could mark a turning point in the war, Moscow on Saturday withdrew its troops from the vital town of Kupiansk, at the center of Russian supply lines, as Ukrainian forces recaptured territory lost in the first days of the invasion, now in the seventh invasion. month. Ukrainian soldiers hold a flag on a rooftop in Kupiansk, Ukraine. Telegram @kuptg via REUTERS destroyed a military tank in Balakliya district of Kharkiv region on September 10, 2022. AFP via Getty Images “The movement of our soldiers in different directions of the front continues,” Zelensky said. “As of now, as part of active operations since the beginning of September, about 2,000 kilometers (12.50 miles) of our territory have already been liberated.” He added, “I am grateful to all our defenders, who during these weeks made the approach of our victory even more tangible!”
