Ukrainian assault units achieved a successful counteroffensive on the Zaporizhzhia front, liberating Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, and part of Stepove. Colonel Valentyn Manko of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the advance of 3.5 km and expansion of the front line by over 5 km, crediting the 24th Aidar Separate Assault Battalion and the 33rd Assault Regiment. The operation resulted in enemy losses and captured prisoners, with further liberation efforts expected. This offensive occurred as Russian forces were reportedly redeploying troops to the Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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In August 2025, the rate of Russian territorial gains in Ukraine decreased by 18%, with 464 square kilometers seized, bringing the total occupied area to 19% of Ukraine. This mirrors the percentage held on October 3, 2022. DeepState attributed the decline in activity to the rotation of Russian units, with assault intensity lower than in the preceding three months due to redeployments and troop rotations. However, analysts predict an increase in Russian activity during September.
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Over the past 24 hours, 173 combat engagements occurred across ten front lines in eastern Ukraine and within Russia’s Kursk Oblast. The most intense fighting was on the Pokrovsk front, where Ukrainian forces repelled 66 Russian assaults. Elsewhere, Ukrainian troops successfully defended against numerous attacks, while Russian forces launched airstrikes and artillery bombardments. In the operational zone of Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian forces repelled 26 Russian assaults.
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On March 26, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian command and observation post near Viktorovka and Uspenovka in Kursk Oblast, eliminating the commander of the 1st Battalion, 9th Motor Rifle Regiment. This strike, part of ongoing operations in the region following a larger incursion in August, reflects Ukraine’s strategy of weakening Russian capabilities by targeting key command centers. While the claims remain unverified, the attack underscores the continued conflict within Russian territory. These actions aim to diminish Russia’s offensive potential.
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In response to recent territorial losses in Kursk, Ukrainian forces launched a multi-pronged offensive into Russia’s Belgorod region, employing drones, artillery, and ground troops. The attacks, targeting over 20 villages, appear aimed at either relieving pressure on Ukrainian forces in Kursk or potentially drawing Russian resources away from other fronts. While the extent of Ukrainian success remains unclear, Russia simultaneously reports gains in eastern and southern Ukraine, escalating the conflict despite ongoing, largely unsuccessful ceasefire negotiations. Zelensky has urged stronger international support, emphasizing the urgent need for a decisive response to Russia’s aggression.
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Ukrainian forces recently retook the village of Pischane, reversing Russian advances made earlier this year near Pokrovsk. This counteroffensive comes amidst reports of slowing Russian progress due to heavy casualties and effective Ukrainian drone warfare. Despite this, President Zelenskyy warned of Russia’s potential to escalate the conflict, expanding the war and targeting NATO, while simultaneously calling for a just and lasting peace. Zelenskyy also revealed that Ukraine was excluded from discussions regarding a potential Putin-Trump summit. The Kremlin continues its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing widespread damage and disruption.
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Russian forces, particularly the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade, are suffering heavy losses in their Kursk Oblast offensive, losing over 100 vehicles and potentially thousands of troops in just a few hundred yards of advance. This disastrous performance stems from flawed intelligence leading to ill-prepared assaults by the 810th, exacerbated by a pattern of deliberate misinformation from their own command. Ukrainian forces, notably the 95th Air Assault Brigade, have inflicted these losses through effective defense and counterattacks, highlighting the ongoing, brutal conflict despite potential future political shifts. The Ukrainian resistance remains resolute, regardless of any potential armistice.
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