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Russia Launches First Full-Front Offensive in Zaporizhzhia Region Since 2022
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Russian troops are expected to maintain active assault operations along the Zaporizhzhia front throughout the summer, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian logistics and gain ground toward key strategic locations, according to a Ukrainian military officer.
Speaking on Espreso TV on July 7, the deputy commander of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, known by the callsign Forest, described a noticeable escalation in Russian ground activity.
“In Zaporizhzhia region, along the entire line of contact, the enemy is conducting assault operations,” he said. “They operate in small groups of 3–4 people, often without the use of heavy equipment. In some cases, they’re using buggies or motorcycles.”
Compared to previous years, the intensity of these assaults has increased significantly.
“If we compare it to 2022 or 2023, the year 2025 is much more saturated with enemy assault actions. We haven’t seen this level of activity in the past three years,” Forest noted.
According to him, Russian forces have also ramped up the use of drones—including FPV and reconnaissance UAVs—as well as artillery strikes.
“The enemy has been tasked with reaching the Mariupol highway, cutting off supply routes to Donetsk, capturing Orikhiv, then pushing toward Kamianske and Komyshuvakha,” he explained. “To achieve these goals, it appears the enemy will continue offensive operations throughout the summer.”
Previously, it was reported that the growth is a testament to how Ukrainian industry is adapting to real-time battlefield demands, but experts say now is the moment to shift from wartime improvisation to long-term sustainability.
