West and Ukrainian media reported President Zelensky's arrival in Izyum

Zelensky has been to the recaptured city of Izyum, a key logistics hub in north-eastern Ukraine.

Along with Zelensky, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andrey Yermak, and Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malya can be seen in the photos and videos

During his visit, Mr Zelensky thanked troops who took part in the counter-attack against Russian army.

He oversaw a flag-raising ceremony and said the Ukrainian flag would return to every city and village in the country.

Ukrainian officials say they are targeting towns in the eastern Donbass region after making a series of gains in a rapid counter-offensive.

In recent days, Ukraine's army has reclaimed swathes of eastern territory, forcing Russian troops to retreat.

Mr Zelensky said his forces were fortifying their hold over 8,000 sq km of retaken territory in the Kharkiv region.