Russian forces are gaining momentum in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, and fears are rising over a potential push further south towards the city of Zaporizhzhia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s military have been tracking Russian troops in the region, where an attempted offensive was recently repelled. The city is just over two dozen kilometers from the current front line, and Russian troops have already taken over much of the region, stopping at Vasylivka, a key checkpoint for evacuating Ukrainians. Zaporizhzhia has welcomed over 275,000 internal refugees since the invasion began in February.
Recent reports indicate that Russia may be planning a new offensive with up to 130,000 personnel against Zaporizhzhia. However, Ukrainian forces’ surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year may have delayed this assault. Russian forces have suffered significant losses in the conflict, with daily casualties surpassing 2,000 for the first time, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. The exact number of casualties on both sides remains unclear, but estimates suggest that between 60,000 to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of the invasion.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a high number of casualties on both sides, with Russia experiencing its most significant troop losses since the war began. The situation in Zaporizhzhia remains tense, with the city potentially being the next target of a Russian offensive. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as fears of further escalation grow.
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