Ukraine's Zelenskiy: every recaptured metre of land of utmost importance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that every metre of Ukrainian territory recaptured from Russian occupying forces was "of the utmost importance" in Ukraine's current counter-offensive against Russian forces.

"Our movement forward is the most critical thing," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address after meeting top military commanders.

"Every soldier, every new step we take, every metre of Ukrainian land freed from the enemy is of utmost importance."