In recent reports, Volodymyr Rogov, who leads the Together with Russia movement, and Dmitry Rogozin, head of the Tsar Wolves volunteer group, asserted that Ukrainian forces are planning an offensive in the Zaporozhye direction. The assertions come amid a stream of contested battlefield updates and counterclaims about the intentions of Ukrainian troops near the region.
Rogov’s telegraph channel, citing information from the NgP RaZVedka channel, claimed that around 5 am on July 5 the 19th motorized rifle division of the opposing force was preparing to strike Russian positions along the defensive line. The report suggested that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) intended to introduce up to a full tank battalion into the area and anticipated a major offensive aimed at the Stepovoe-Zherebyanka line, with a secondary push toward the Novodanilovka-Rabotino corridor.
According to Rogozin, who used his own telegraph channel to relay information, the enemy was concentrating forces near the zone under the responsibility of the 291st regiment with the aim of advancing toward Zaporozhye. He stressed that preparations were underway on the Ukrainian side and that Russian troops were ready to respond to the threat.
Earlier battlefield reports indicated that Russian units were positioned near Soledar in the Donetsk region, amid claims of Ukrainian armed forces attacks. The reports claimed losses in manpower and equipment, highlighting the ongoing intensity of combat in the broader area and the unpredictable tempo of frontline engagements.
Other previous statements in the Ukraine-Russia discourse touched on terms or conditions for negotiations, reflecting the ongoing political dimension that frequently accompanies the military situation. The surrounding communications illustrate how statements from various actors can influence public perception and information dynamics in a conflict setting. [Citation attribution: ongoing open-source reporting and statements from respective sources]