The Ukrainian military have announced the liberation of six villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region after breaking through Russian defences by 25 kilometres. The information was reported by Ukrinform and ArmyInform, citing a video from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment «Skelya». As of the evening of 13 July, there has been no official confirmation from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or the Ministry of Defence.
Briefly about the main points
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces have announced the liberation of six villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- The 25-km breakthrough has been confirmed by footage from the 425th «Skelya» Regiment.
- There is currently no official confirmation from the General Staff.
- Russian sources have not commented on the loss of these settlements.
What is known about the liberation of the villages
On 13 July, the Ukrainian military announced that it had liberated six settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region. According to reports by Ukrinform and ArmyInform, the breakthrough was achieved by soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment «Skelya» of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Land Forces.
It is reported that Ternove, Zaporizhsk, Novogeorgievka, Vorone, Sichneve and Maliivka have been recaptured by Ukraine. The breakthrough extended 25 kilometres into the temporarily occupied territories. The information is based on a video released by the unit itself.
Official status and reactions from the parties
As of the evening of 13 July, no official confirmation had been issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine regarding the liberation of these villages.
Russian official sources and leading international news agencies have neither confirmed nor denied reports that control over these settlements has been lost. There have also been no comments from the local authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The context of the situation in the Dnipropetrovsk region
Dnipropetrovska oblast It had long been under threat of shelling and partial occupation, but no large-scale offensive operations had previously been recorded in this sector of the front. The 425th Separate Assault Regiment «Skelya» has been mentioned repeatedly in reports as a unit taking part in the offensive in the southern sector.
On 13 July, the Russian army carried out 70 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk sectors.
What remains unknown
The official status of the villages’ liberation, as well as the humanitarian situation in these settlements, remains unclear. It is not known whether fighting is still taking place there, whether full control has been established, or how the local population is reacting.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ future plans in this area and any possible countermeasures by Russian forces are not being disclosed at this stage.
Possible consequences for the front line
If the reports of his dismissal are confirmed, this could indicate Ukrainian breakthrough forces on a new front and the potential expansion of the combat zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The lack of official statements may be due to a tactical pause to assess the situation or for security reasons.
Future developments on this section of the front will depend on the actions of both sides and the operational situation.
