The 46th Mechanized Brigade reported capturing a stronghold on the northern approaches to Novoprokopivka and engaging in battles near Verbove, while Russian forces reinforced the area with elements of the 7th and 76th Airborne Divisions.

The 46th Mechanized Brigade reported capturing a stronghold on the northern approaches to Novoprokopivka and engaging in battles near Verbove, while Russian forces reinforced the area with elements of the 7th and 76th Airborne Divisions.

The advance of the Ukrainian Defence Forces in the western part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast has likely forced the Russian command to prioritise defence in this area and to redeploy elite units.

A loud explosion has been heard in the occupied city of Tokmak in the southeastern oblast of Zaporizhzhia, exiled Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov reported on Sept. 17.

Ukrainian forces also continued counteroffensive operations in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast

In Melitopol direction, soldiers continue offensive operation, inflict significant losses, and force enemy to withdraw from occupied positions.