Latest from Ukraine: Russian forces advance towards two villages in Zaporizhia

By Marcela Guimarães / 22/01/2023 / 1 minute reading

The Russian Army advanced this Sunday (22) towards two Ukrainian locations in the Zaporizhia region, an area in the south of the country where fighting intensified this week after months of stalemate. Russian official Vladimir Rogov stated that the actions are concentrated in the cities of Orikhiv in Hulyaipole. At its regular Sunday briefing, the Ukrainian Army reported that "more than 15 settlements were affected by artillery fire" in Zaporizhia.

“The front is moving, especially in two directions: Orikhiv and Hulyaipole,” Rogov told the Ria Novosti news agency.

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During the week, Rogov reported that there had been a “marked increase in the intensity” of fighting in the region.

On Saturday (21), the Russian army reported that it began “offensive operations” in the region and guaranteed that it “took more advantageous lines and positions”.

Since Moscow withdrew from the city of Kherson in November, activity on the “front” in southern Ukraine has contrasted with intense fighting in the east.

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Russia claims the annexation of Zaporizhia along with three other Ukrainian regions, but does not have full control of these territories.

(Source: AFP)

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