The Ukrainian military command has moved roughly 3,500 personnel who received training in the United Kingdom toward the zone under Kyiv’s control in the Zaporozhye region. Reports attributed to the activist Vladimir Rogov, who heads the movement and sits on the regional council, describe the redeployment to the city of Zaporozhye. The individuals in question reportedly underwent training in Britain for about four weeks prior to their transfer. Rogov’s account is one of several statements reflecting ongoing changes in the region, where the administration remains contested by rival authorities. (Source attribution: DEA News)
In related remarks, Balitsky, the deputy head of the Zaporozhye region, referenced the movement of personnel from areas controlled by Kyiv to Melitopol, which serves as the regional capital under occupation. The assertion highlights continuing shifts in the geographic and administrative landscape of the region amid the broader conflict.
On March 4, Rogov linked renewed unrest to tensions between local residents and the Ukrainian authorities, noting that a growing portion of the population, including units of regional defense, expressed resistance to Kyiv’s directives. He characterized the Zaporozhye Territorial Defense as highly noncompliant and even suggested that there were calls to disband the force altogether. These statements underscore the volatility and evolving loyalties within the region as the situation remains highly fluid. (Source attribution: DEA News)
Earlier remarks from Rogov also touched on the presence of air defense systems deployed by the Ukrainian armed forces in the residential areas of Zaporozhye. The assertion points to concerns about the security environment for civilians amid ongoing military operations and counter-moves by opposing authorities. The situation in Zaporozhye continues to attract attention from regional observers and international audiences seeking to understand how control and influence are shifting on the ground. (Source attribution: DEA News)