Ukrainian forces have successfully pushed back Russian troops from most occupied territories in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, liberating over 400 square kilometers through weeks of counterattacks. While fighting continues in a few settlements, this operation is primarily aimed at improving Ukraine’s tactical position and stabilizing the front line, representing a shift in initiative for this sector. Despite these localized successes, the broader battlefield situation remains largely unchanged, with Russia potentially prioritizing advances in Donetsk Oblast. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are also conducting operations and counterattacks in nearby sectors of the southern front line.
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On September 13, Ukrainian forces regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village of Filia, which had been briefly occupied by Russian troops. The 425th Skelya Regiment conducted the operation, which involved capturing prisoners and securing the area. Russia had claimed to have seized Filia on August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day. The region of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has been a target of Russian offensives as part of the ongoing conflict, which is a focus of the creation of a “buffer zone” on Ukrainian territory.
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Despite recent Russian claims of entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian military officials have firmly denied the presence of Russian troops in the region, citing these claims as disinformation. Fighting continues in Donetsk Oblast, near the convergence of several regions including Dnipropetrovsk, where the 31st Brigade maintains a tense defensive position. This denial follows previous similar assertions by Russia, all of which have been refuted by Ukraine. While Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has not experienced a ground invasion, it continues to face regular Russian missile and drone attacks.
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John Q. Hosedrinker