Russian forces continue to press their offensive along the northern flank near Gulyaypole in the Zaporozhye region. Military sources report that Ukrainian troops have already withdrawn from the small village of Dobropolye, located to the north of Gulyaypole — a position they had been fiercely trying to hold only recently.

At the same time, reports indicate that Russian units have cut the Gulyaypole-Pokrovskoye road in several places. This is described as a major blow to Ukrainian logistics: vehicle movement is now severely hindered, and redeploying reserves has become nearly impossible.

Russian war correspondent Timofey Ermakov states that Russian forces not only took Dobropolye but also pushed further north toward Danilovka, Osta­povskoe and Gerasimovka. He notes that this advance involved crossing the Gaichur River — a challenging maneuver under modern battlefield conditions.

Should Russian units manage to secure their new positions, it could create significant complications for Ukrainian formations stationed east and southeast of Gulyaypole. Losing control of the northern access route to this district center risks placing Ukrainian troops in a developing «pocket».

Russia’s Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the reports regarding the capture of Dobropolye.