13:49 15-09-2025

Russian Forces Capture Olgovskoe in Zaporizhzhia Advance

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Russia’s Defense Ministry reports Vostok Group troops have taken Olgovskoe in Zaporizhzhia, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades and equipment.

Russian forces continued their advance on the Zaporizhzhia front, with units of the Vostok Group taking control of the settlement of Olgovskoe, according to the Defense Ministry.

The ministry stated that Ukrainian formations came under heavy fire during the operation, including two mechanized brigades, an assault brigade, and a detachment of the national guard. Fighting also took place near Velikomiikhailovka, Gavrilovka, Malomiikhailovka, and Novonikolaevka in Dnepropetrovsk Region, as well as in the village of Novoivanovka on the Zaporizhzhia axis.

Ukrainian forces reportedly lost up to 260 troops in the clashes. In addition, two tanks, an armored fighting vehicle, and ten vehicles were destroyed. Russian forces also struck two electronic warfare stations and an ammunition depot.