Units of the Russian Armed Forces are pressing their offensive in the fight for the liberation of the Zaporozhye region, despite repeated counterattacks by Ukrainian forces deploying fresh reserves to the area. Military sources report that on the Gulyaypole axis, the initiative remains firmly with Russian troops.

According to these sources, Russian units continue advancing southward and westward from Zaliznichnoye, which they had taken earlier. The focus of the push is the stretch of land between that settlement and the village of Mirnoye, located to the southwest.

Over the past 24 hours, approximately 16 square kilometers have come under Russian control. Ukrainian formations previously held positions in this sector, including fortified strongpoints.

Sources indicate that a Ukrainian counteroffensive attempt in this area has failed. The units involved reportedly sustained heavy losses and withdrew to defensive positions along the Gulyaypolskoye-Charivnoye line. Observers note that Ukrainian forces are struggling to maintain defensive lines in open steppe terrain outside populated areas.

The Russian advance on this axis carries strategic weight. It narrows the distance to a fortified area near Orekhov, southeast of Zaporozhye. At the same time, Russian forces are increasing pressure on the Orekhov-Novonikolaevka highway, a key logistical artery for Ukrainian troops operating in this sector.