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The fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction have seen significant escalations as Ukrainian forces, including the Special Operations Forces (SOF) and multiple National Guard units, continue to strike strategic enemy installations. Recent successful operations have led to the destruction of high-value targets like air defense systems, electronic warfare units, and drone forces, as well as fortified enemy positions near Huliaipole. Notably, units like the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade and the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade have been at the forefront, executing hundreds of fire strikes. These operations are key in maintaining control over the region and dismantling Russian advances, particularly towards strategic locations like Stepnohirsk, vital for controlling logistics and movement in Zaporizhzhia.
What units are active in the Zaporizhzhia region?
The Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region include the Special Operations Forces, various National Guard units like the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade, and the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade. These units are actively engaging in counter-operations to neutralize significant enemy fortifications and equipment in the area, contributing to the defense against Russian forces.
How have drone operations impacted the conflict in Zaporizhzhia?
Drone operations have played a crucial role in the conflict in Zaporizhzhia. Units such as the Unmanned Systems Forces and the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade have conducted numerous strikes, which have effectively dismantled enemy air defense systems, electronic warfare units, and disrupted logistic supplies, giving an operational advantage to Ukrainian forces.
What is the significance of the strategic operations near Huliaipole?
Operations near Huliaipole hold significant strategic value as they involve the destruction of fortified enemy positions, aiming to disrupt their advancements and limit their operational capabilities. Success in this region helps safeguard key territories and maintain Ukrainian dominance over strategically important pathways and logistic corridors.
How is misinformation affecting perceptions of control in Zaporizhzhia?
Russian misinformation efforts, like the false claims of capturing villages such as Boikove and Ternuvate, aim to distort the perceived control dynamics in Zaporizhzhia. However, steadfast Ukrainian defensive efforts and official clarifications have consistently countered these narratives, reaffirming actual territorial control and strategic positions.
What strategies have the Ukrainian forces employed to maintain their positions?
The Ukrainian forces have employed a combination of strategic strikes, misinformation management, and coordinated operations involving multiple military branches. These strategies are aimed at keeping the enemy under constant pressure and preventing their consolidation or advancement into key areas within the Zaporizhzhia region, ensuring sustained control and defense readiness.
Why is Stepnohirsk significant in the Zaporizhzhia direction?
Stepnohirsk holds strategic military importance in the Zaporizhzhia direction because it serves as a vital point for controlling regional movements and logistics. The Ukrainian Defense Forces' control prevents Russian forces from establishing a launching pad for wider attacks into critical areas and sectors of Zaporizhzhia.
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Fighters of Defence Intelligence’s International Legion clear occupiers’ positions near Stepnohirsk and capture ruscist. VIDEO Fighters of the Revenge Tactical Group of the International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine successfully cleared Russian positions near Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 062 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction foreign volunteers in the armed forces
Ukrainian reconnaissance troops took occupier sleeping at his post by surprise and eliminated him. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance troops have carried out successful operations to clear enemy positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 9 475 9 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
DIU’s "Revanche" tactical group cleared out positions of occupiers who had infiltrated Stepnohirsk. VIDEO Fighters from the ‘Revanche’ tactical group of the International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out a sweep of warehouse premises in Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where Russian troops had infiltrated. 5 626 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction foreign volunteers in the armed forces DIU special operations
Russian whines about drone strikes on Russian logistics near Melitopol: "About 40 kilometers before reaching it, they’re f#cking hitting everything. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Russian on the road to temporarily occupied Melitopol complaining about systematic Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian military logistics. 8 263 18 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Strikes on Russian logistics
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed bridge over Karachokrak River in temporarily occupied village of Vasylivka in Zaporizhzhia region with air strike. VIDEO from drone The Ukrainian Air Force continues to successfully isolate the combat zone in the south, systematically destroying key logistical facilities belonging to the Russian invaders. A video has appeared online showing the moment of a precision air strike on the bridge across the Karachokrak River in... 9 779 34 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
USF struck oil depot, radar stations, gas infrastructure and occupiers’ logistics in Crimea and southern Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 21 June, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes against the enemy’s military, fuel, gas and logistics facilities in the temporarily occupied territories. 2 889 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russian missile from enemy’s "Sontsepok" MLRS caught fire during launch, and occupiers immediately fled. VIDEO A video has been published online showing one of the rockets from a Russian TOS-1 "Sontsepok" heavy flamethrower system malfunctioning immediately after launch during a barrage in the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front line. 10 023 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Drone operators from 422nd LUFTWAFFE regiment blew up Russian fuel tankers deep behind enemy lines in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ‘LUFTWAFFE’ of the 17th Army Corps carried out strikes against Russian fuel tankers. 6 191 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Strikes on Russian logistics
"CODE 9.2" operators destroyed 46 enemy vehicles up to 150 kilometres behind front line. VIDEO Drone operators from the 475th Separate Assault Regiment "CODE 9.2" continue to inflict significant losses on Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector, striking enemy equipment, logistics and personnel up to 150 kilometres behind the front line. 3 235 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Strikes on Russian logistics
USF carried out strikes on Russian army training grounds deep in rear: 64th Brigade, implicated in crimes in Bucha, came under attack. VIDEO Unmanned aerial systems carried out a series of strikes on the occupiers’ military targets deep behind enemy lines in the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 436 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
Unmanned Systems Forces hit occupiers’ Nebo-SV radar, Buk-M2 air defense system and S-350 Vityaz system. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes on key facilities of the Russian occupiers in Luhansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. 3 023 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
Reports that Russia has occupied Vozdvyzhivka in Zaporizhzhia are untrue, - DeepState. VIDEO Reports that Russian troops have occupied Vozdvizhivka, near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region, are untrue 1 707 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russians are trying to cut off supply lines from Zaporizhzhia to Huliaipole and Orikhiv, but they are failing to do so, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops are making unsuccessful attempts to break through and cut off supply routes toward Zaporizhzhia. 2 011 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction
Drone operators of 412th Nemesis Brigade hit 5 trucks carrying occupiers’ ammunition and food in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to disrupt the enemy’s logistics in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 776 3 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations Strikes on Russian logistics
Operators of 422nd LUFTWAFFE Regiment hit fuel tanker with loitering munition 70 km from line of contact. VIDEO Soldiers of the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment LUFTWAFFE of the 17th Army Corps struck a Russian fuel tanker in the enemy rear. 5 629 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russian soldier mistakenly took fighter from 142nd Separate Mechanised Brigade for one of his own and was immediately eliminated by automatic fire. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 142nd Separate Mechanised Brigade killed a Russian invader with small arms in close combat. 9 775 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
USF struck "Tor-M2" air defence system, "Tunguska" air defence missile system, oil depot and enemy communications nodes. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces group carried out strikes on key enemy military targets across several fronts. 3 565 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
Special forces of DIU’s Legion capture six occupiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: "Face down! Relax, f#ck. Nobody will touch you!". VIDEO Military intelligence special forces carried out an effective operation to eliminate and capture enemy personnel on the southern front. As reported by Censor.NET, a video of the combat work of fighters from the Legion unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has... 7 711 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Unmanned Systems Forces hit Kasta radar, enemy depots and deployment sites in several directions. VIDEO In coordination with the Center for Deep Strikes, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck a number of important enemy facilities on 3-5 May. 1 307 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed enemy air defence systems, radars, electronic warfare equipment and depots in rear. VIDEO Between 27 and 28 April, the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes against enemy air defence systems, radar stations, temporary deployment sites and ammunition depots. 2 044 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Pilots of 422nd Regiment smash occupiers’ Tornado-S MLRS during equipment transport. VIDEO Fighters of the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment LUFTWAFFE of the 17th Army Corps destroyed a Russian Tornado-S MLRS in the Zaporizhzhia-Crimea direction. 3 444 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
There is no fighting in Orikhiv; enemy is 15 km from town, — Voloshyn Despite constant artillery and air strikes by Russia, there is no active fighting taking place in the vicinity of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region. To advance toward the city, the enemy would have to break through several defensive lines. 955 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
"Artan X" fighters eliminated several Russians in close combat in Zaporizhzhia sector: "I’ve finished this one off. Take his radio. And knife – that’ll be my prize.". VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained a video showing fighters from the Ministry of Defence’s DIU’s ‘Artan X’ special forces unit inspecting the premises immediately after a firefight with Russian occupiers. The battle took place in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 12 027 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Over past week, Special Operations Forces have struck number of enemy arsenals, bases and logistics facilities in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. VIDEO Throughout the week, Middle-strike units of the Special Operations Forces carried out strikes against enemy arsenals, depots, logistics centres, and repair bases in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 683 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Situation in the Donetsk region
Soldiers of 128th SHMB, who had been holding their positions in Zaporizhzhia for 199 days: We had to fire by sound alone, there were no night-vision goggles. VIDEO Soldiers from the 128th SHMB relieved their wounded comrades in the village of Prymorske (Zaporizhzhia Oblast), 20 km from the regional capital. The defenders engaged in firefights with Russian forces for 199 days. 1 792 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
SOF strike enemy arsenals and logistics hubs in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. VIDEO Special Operations Forces (SOF) struck enemy arsenals and logistics hubs in occupied parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 2 863 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Situation in the Donetsk region Drone operators Strikes on Russian logistics
One less "Kasta" radar in Zaporizhzhia region: fighters from the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade destroyed $60 million worth of air defence systems behind enemy lines. VIDEO Soldiers from the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard have carried out strikes deep behind enemy lines in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 435 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
Drone operators of 11th NGU Brigade carried out 652 strikes in week and destroyed 179 enemy UAVs. VIDEO Over the past week, unmanned systems units of the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 652 fire strikes against enemy forces and their positions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 1 257 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators
Nemesis Brigade drone operators strike enemy vehicle staging area in rear, destroying 3 armored fighting vehicles and 6 motor vehicles. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to destroy enemy vehicle staging areas even deep in the enemy’s rear. 3 004 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations
Enemy S-300 SAM system and UAV command post taken out: National Guard’s Lasar’s Group and Air Force carry out large-scale special operation in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out a brilliant combined operation in the Zaporizhzhia direction, as a result of which a whole series of the enemy’s strategic assets were successively destroyed. The special operation involved the National Guard’s Lasar’s Group, the aviation employment unit of... 3 882 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Enemy is lying about capture of Boikove. Village is under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, – 33rd Separate Mechanised Infantry Brigade. VIDEO Recently, Russian media outlets reported that the village of Boikove had allegedly been captured. This is not true. 2 792 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
NGU Lasar’s Group drones destroyed $20 million "Palantin" EW in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the Lasar’s Group of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed a ‘Palantin’ electronic warfare system in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 192 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
Fighters of NGU’s 11th Brigade inflicted 796 strikes on enemy over week in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. VIDEO Over the past week, units of the unmanned systems of the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade of the Southern Operational-Territorial Command of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 796 fire strikes on the enemy and its combat positions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 1 225 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators
Tank crews of 1st SAR are firing point-blank at fortifications containing occupiers near Huliaipole. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, near Huliaipole, soldiers from the 1st Separate Assault Regiment (1 SAR) of the Ukrainian Army’s Ground Forces carried out a successful operation to destroy an enemy stronghold. This was reported by Censor.NET. 7 881 14 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
DIU soldiers captured two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Stugna" unit, part of the "Timur Special Forces" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, captured two Russian Federation servicemen whilst carrying out stabilisation operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 206 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
DIU Special forces carried out successful clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector: occupiers were driven out of residential buildings. VIDEO The "Chimera" unit, part of the "Tymur Special Forces Unit" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, carried out a successful operation to clear one of the settlements in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Main Intelligence... 5 954 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Drone operators of Unmanned Systems Forces’ Reid unit hit enemy Zhitel electronic warfare system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 413th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, "Reid," detected and successfully struck a Russian R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare system. 2 833 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
Operators of 413th Separate Regiment of USF "Raid" burn Russian Tor-M2 air defence system near Balashivka. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 413th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Raid, detected and struck a Russian Tor-M2 air defence system. 2 385 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
Operators of Unmanned Systems Forces hit enemy Buk-M1 SAM system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Russian Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 149 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
Two Ukrainian drones circle above occupier and attack him almost simultaneously. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to hone their tactics for using unmanned systems in real combat conditions. According to Censor.NET, drone operators demonstrated skilled coordination by striking a Russian occupier simultaneously with a pair of FPV... 4 476 13 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
National Guard soldiers of 11th Brigade inflicted 679 hits on enemy in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. VIDEO Over the past week, units of the unmanned aerial vehicle complex of the 11th Brigade named after M. Hrushevskyi of the Southern Joint Forces of the National Guard of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions carried out 679 fire strikes against the enemy and its combat positions. 914 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators
Information silence became key factor in success of Defense Forces in Zaporizhzhia direction, - Commander of Airborne Assault Forces Apostol Maintaining information silence was a key factor in the success of the Airborne Assault Forces in liberating settlements in southern Ukraine. 3 217 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
USF operators destroyed S-300V and Tor air defence systems and damaged Pantsir air defence system. VIDEO Operators of unmanned aerial systems continue to destroy enemy air defence systems. 2 471 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators
UAV units of 11th Brigade of NGU inflicted 632 strikes on enemy in one week. VIDEO Over the past week, UAV units of the 11th Brigade named after Mykhailo Hrushevskyi of the Southern Operational-Territorial Association of the National Guard of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions carried out 632 fire strikes against the enemy and its combat positions. 949 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators
Special forces of DIU conducted sweep of enemy in vicinity of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine destroy the enemy in close combat. 5 339 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Pilots of 11th NGU Brigade carried out 415 strikes in week in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. VIDEO Over the past week, unmanned systems units of the 11th Brigade named after M. Hrushevskyi of the Southern Operational-Territorial Association of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) carried out 415 fire strikes against the enemy in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. 1 244 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators
Battle for Stepnohirsk: Russia has deployed elite units seeking to break through to Zaporizhzhia, - Times. PHOTOS To reach the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, Russian troops must overcome one of the most difficult obstacles — the village of Stepnohirsk, which is held by Ukrainian Armed Forces units. About 20,000 Russian troops are concentrated in this area, trying to break through to the north towards the... 8 732 48 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russia’s claims about the occupation of Ternuvate in Zaporizhzhia region are nonsense. It is 10-12 km from line of contact, - Voloshyn Russian claims about the occupation of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region are false. Defense forces have cleared it. 790 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
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