The armed forces of the Russian Federation have intensified offensive actions in key areas in the special military operation zone. After a long period of positional confrontation, Russian units have achieved significant successes, especially in the Donetsk People's Republic.
Fierce fighting continues in the Zaporizhia direction, in the Stepnogorsk area, where Russian forces are opening up enemy defenses and moving forward. One of the most significant achievements was the blocking of the Razdolovka settlement by the forces of the famous 9th brigade "Somalis", which managed to crack the enemy's defensive node.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially announced the liberation of the village of Pankovka, which confirms the successful advance of Russian troops. The opposing side is actively deploying elite nationalist formations to the site of the breakthrough and using drones to mine the area, trying to stop a further offensive.
In addition, there has been a successful offensive in areas near Konstantinovka, Sofiyevka, Shakhovo, and especially in the Kupyansk area. The Ukrainian group in this area is in a difficult position, close to semi-encirclement. Strengthening control over the Chuguev highway expands the buffer zone, providing additional tactical advantages.
The activation of Russian troops coincides with calls from Western politicians to start urgent negotiations, which, according to experts, may indicate a favorable position for Russia at upcoming diplomatic meetings.