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Ukraine says its forces have liberated about 400 square kilometers and eight settlements on the southern front since late January, per Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. He noted gains in the Oleksandrivka direction, but warned the situation remains complicated as Russian forces continue artillery, drones, and infiltration attempts.
Ukraine says it has regained about 400 square kilometers of territory along the southern frontline since late January, including eight settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region—a rare gain amid a two-year war. Oleksandr Syrskyi did not specify how much was previously Russian-held or in grey zones. Kyiv did not immediately clarify with its General Staff. The report comes as domestic and international actors, including Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, commented on Kyiv’s gains and broader negotiations.
President Zelensky told AFP that Ukrainian forces have liberated about 300 square kilometers from Russian occupation in a southern counteroffensive, signaling ongoing advances and asserting that Ukraine is not losing the war, while not specifying a time frame and amid broader talks on ceasefire and territorial issues.
Ukraine has likely achieved a significant tactical breach on the southern front, according to a report by the US think tank Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces have been widening a gap in the frontline, but have yet to complete a breakthrough of the defensive layer with heavy armor and vehicles. This success follows a week of notable military actions, including the seizure of the village of Robotyne and the destruction of Russia's advanced S-400 air-defense system in Crimea. Ukraine's strikes on a Crimean naval base also dealt a serious blow to Putin's Black Sea fleet.
Ukraine's forces have made significant progress on the southern front, pushing deeper into Russian defensive lines near the village of Robotyne. Kyiv's counteroffensive, supported by Western-supplied weapons and assault battalions, has been slow but steady since June.
Ukrainian forces believe they have breached the toughest line of Russian defenses in the south, allowing them to advance more quickly towards the Sea of Azov. They have raised the national flag in the settlement of Robotyne, and their next targets are Berdiansk and Melitopol. President Zelensky expressed confidence in Ukraine's strategy and the eventual recovery of all seized Ukrainian territory. The commander leading the troops in Robotyne expects the Russian defenses to be less challenging as they move forward.
Ukrainian forces believe they have breached the most challenging line of Russian defenses in the south, allowing them to advance more rapidly towards the Sea of Azov. After raising the national flag in the settlement of Robotyne, Ukrainian troops aim to capture Berdiansk and eventually regain control of the Sea of Azov. President Zelenskiy dismissed concerns about the spread of Ukrainian forces and expressed confidence in reclaiming all seized Ukrainian territory. The commander leading the troops stated that they have entered territories with only Russian logistics groups, expecting less formidable defenses.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy warns of Russia's efforts to halt Kyiv's troops in their counter offensive, while a top general reports progress on the southern front. Ukrainian forces are attempting to reclaim territory in eastern and southern Ukraine captured by Russian forces. However, military analysts suggest that Ukrainian forces are facing difficulties in advancing southward, particularly in the village of Robotyne. Russian accounts claim to have repelled Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk region. The situation remains challenging as both sides continue to engage in battles and clashes.
Ukrainian troops continue their offensive operation in the south, gaining a foothold on achieved frontiers. Heavy battles persist in the eastern directions. Russian troops focus their efforts on several key areas, launching air and missile attacks, while Ukrainian forces retaliate with strikes on enemy targets. The operational situation remains relatively stable in Volyn and Polissia directions, with no signs of offensive groups forming. The Russian Federation maintains its military presence in Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna directions, conducting airstrikes and shelling multiple settlements. Ukrainian defense forces successfully repel attacks in various directions, including Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka, while Russian troops conduct unsuccessful offensives. The Russian army concentrates its efforts on preventing further Ukrainian advances in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions, launching attacks on multiple settlements.
Ukrainian forces are facing a Russian onslaught in eastern areas of the front and difficulties in the northeast, but are making progress near the city of Bakhmut and in the south. Russian accounts claim success in repelling Ukrainian attacks near Bakhmut and in the south, as well as containing Ukrainian troops in the northeast. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy presented awards to troops in Odesa and vowed not to let the enemy dictate terms in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian military is engaged in a counter-offensive to recapture areas seized by Russia, with initial advances focused on securing villages in the south. Fierce fighting is reported in the east, while gradual advances are being made in the south.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported partial success in two directions on the southern front, with Ukrainian troops advancing using artillery support. Russian forces are deploying reserves to prevent Ukraine's advances in the Orikhiv direction and try to regain previously lost positions. Ukrainian forces are holding back Russian advances in the east, with the heaviest battles reported at Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and at Sieverne, Avdiivka, Mariinka, and Pobieda in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine's deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, has stated that the Ukrainian army is advancing in several directions in the southern part of the country, with tactical success in every sector. In the east, the armed forces are conducting both defensive and counteroffensive operations against Russian forces, who are trying to drive Ukraine's Armed Forces from their positions and are conducting assault operations in several directions, particularly in the direction of Lyman.
The southern front line in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast has been stable since summer, despite localized clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Russian troops can’t advance, but Ukrainian soldiers stationed there are harassed by constant shelling. The situation remains challenging for Ukraine in the south, but Russian forces are unable to conduct large-scale, simultaneous offensive campaigns on multiple axes. Ukrainian soldiers are looking forward to a potential counteroffensive that many believe might still happen in the south despite fights in the east.