Zapor/Orikhiv/Huliaipole
Key Questions
What fighting is occurring around Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk?
Heavy fighting continues at Huliaipole while Ukrainian forces have retaken Stepnohirsk after a year of failed Russian assaults. Special forces led the recapture operation.
What strikes has the HUR conducted in Zaporizhzhia?
HUR Raven operators and UAV units have struck Russian troops, equipment, and five supply trucks in the region. These operations target logistics and air defense assets.
Are there power issues in Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia?
Emergency power blackouts have been recorded in the Russia-controlled part of Zaporizhzhia region. Glide bomb strikes by Russian forces have also damaged infrastructure.
How successful were Russian assaults on Stepnohirsk?
Russian forces failed to secure Stepnohirsk despite repeated attempts over more than a year. Ukrainian special forces drove them out in a coordinated operation.
What Ukrainian drone activity is reported in Zaporizhzhia?
Ukrainian drone forces have published footage of strikes on enemy supply trucks and military equipment. Raven operators continue hunting Russian positions.
Has Ukraine launched any mechanized offensives in the south?
Reports indicate Ukrainian forces conducted mechanized advances in the Zaporizhzhia sector under cover of fog. These moves aim to disrupt Russian positions near Melitopol.
What is the status of Russian control efforts in southern Ukraine?
Russian attempts to expand control in Zaporizhzhia have been thwarted in several counterattacks. Ukrainian forces maintain pressure on supply lines and air defenses.
Are glide bombs affecting civilian areas in Zaporizhzhia?
Russian glide bombs have struck Zaporizhzhia city and oblast, causing damage and injuries. Ukrainian air defenses have also intercepted drones over the region.
Heavy fighting at Huliaipole; UA retakes Stepnohirsk. HUR Raven strikes and UAV hits on logistics/AD. Power outages in Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia.