Russian forces have reportedly closed in on a Ukrainian garrison near Voskresenka in the Zaporozhye region, creating a new encirclement on this section of the front, according to a Russian assault soldier using the call sign Iven.

The serviceman said Ukrainian troops had heavily fortified the village, establishing defensive positions protected by barbed wire and anti-tank obstacles. Russian units also faced resistance from FPV attack drones and heavy Baba Yaga hexacopters, which complicated their advance.

According to Iven, Ukrainian forces initially fought to hold their prepared positions, but Russian assault units eventually broke through the defensive lines and overcame the fortifications.

The soldier explained that Russian troops were working to complete the encirclement, with Voskresenka remaining the key settlement needed to close the pincer movement around the Ukrainian positions.

Units of the 5th Separate Tank Brigade of Russia’s 36th Combined Arms Army took part in the fighting for Voskresenka.

According to Russian reports, Ukrainian forces lost two armored combat vehicles, six cars, seven motorcycles and other motorized vehicles, 42 unmanned ground systems and more than 50 heavy Baba Yaga hexacopters during the fighting in this sector.

On November 11, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian personnel losses in the battle for the settlement amounted to as many as one company of troops.

The ministry also stated that securing control of Voskresenka allowed Russia’s Vostok Group of Forces to expand the territory under its control in the Zaporozhye region.