Zelensky thanks soldiers for driving Russians back from Kharkiv

President Zelesky has sent a message of thanks to Ukrainian soldiers who have driven Russian troops out of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city.

Ukrainian forces have been retaking territory in north-eastern areas in recent days, pushing the Russians out of artillery range of the city, which had endured weeks of bombardment.

Earlier today a group of those soldiers were pictured alongside a restored border sign – in the colours of the Ukrainian flag – having reportedly reached the frontier with Russia.

“The 227th battalion of the 127th territorial defence brigade of Ukraine! Thank you very much!” said Zelensky, in a video posted on Instagram.

“From all Ukrainians, from everyone, from myself and from my family. My gratitude has no borders,” he continued.

“I wish you all health, and take care of yourself,”

He concluded, in traditional style: “Glory to Ukraine!”