Ukrainian troops are making advances on the eastern front, according to deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar.

Ground troops were "carrying out offensive actions" and had "advanced in several directions" near the settlements of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Paraskoviivka, Ivanivske and Klishchiivka, she said in a post on Telegram on Monday.

Earlier, Maliar had said on Telegram that Ukrainian troops were, "switching to offensive actions in some directions."