Ukrainian forces began counterattacking in eastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast and southern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and retaking lost territory in late January.
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Ukrainian counterattacks began in eastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast and southern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Falling to Russian forces in January, the sector west of Huliaipole is a key weak spot in Ukraine's defense of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, guarding the left flank of the entire southern front line
Since the start of the operation in late January 2026, control has been restored over an area of more than 300 square kilometers.
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