Zelensky: Russian army losses largest in decades

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has just released a new video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has just released a new video address to the nation on social media, Qazet.az reports according to that video.

Zelensky says the Russian army has suffered its largest losses in decades - claiming 31 Russian batallion tactical groups have now been rendered incapable of combat.

He demands the immediate release of the mayor of Melitopol who has reportedly been abducted by Russian forces, saying he has discussed this with French and German leaders.