Ukrainian light infantry pushed forward to positions behind anti-tank ditches and 'dragon's teeth' anti-tank obstacles in occupied western Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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Ukrainian forces have advanced to positions behind Russian defensive obstacles in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reported on Sept. 4 that Ukraine's military has made gains near Novoprokopivka south of Robotyne
Ukrainian light infantry has advanced to positions beyond anti-tank ditches and dragon's teeth anti-tank obstacles that comprise the current Russian defensive layer ahead of the Ukrainian advance in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces likely intend to hold those positions
ISW is not prepared to assess that Ukrainian forces have breached this Russian defensive layer in the absence of observed Ukrainian heavy equipment in these areas
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