Defense Ministry: Ukraine liberated 300 settlements in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian defenders have already liberated 3,800 square kilometers from Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. The number of de-occupied settlements has reached 300, Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar said, Report informs referring to RBC-Ukraine.

“This operation to liberate the Kharkiv region lasted several days and it was planned for several days, and from September 6 to today, 3,800 square kilometers, more than 300 settlements and about 150,000 of our people became free from occupation. The operation continues, it is planned until the complete liberation of the Kharkiv region," Maliar said.

At the same time, she did not disclose all the details regarding the complete liberation of the region and expressed confidence that "this will happen as soon as possible."