In recent disclosures, the Russian Ministry of Defense described a sustained operational effort in the South Donetsk and Zaporizhia directions, noting that the Vostok group of Russian forces used a combination of combat aviation and artillery to deliver a coordinated defeat to units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The ministry highlighted strikes against several settlements, including Ugledar in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Gulyaipole, Preobrazhenka, and Shcherbaki in the Zaporozhye region.
According to the defense ministry, the day of operations resulted in the destruction of more than fifty Ukrainian personnel, along with one tank, three pickup trucks, and a D-30 howitzer in those districts. In separate daily briefings, the ministry reported that another day of operations in the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions had reduced Ukrainian manpower by as many as sixty-five troops, with additional losses including a tank, two armored fighting vehicles, and an Msta-B howitzer.
These announcements come in the context of a broader confrontation that began when, on February 24, the Russian leadership cited a request for assistance from leaders of the LPR and DPR as the basis for what it described as a special military operation in Ukraine. The stated aim has been framed by Moscow as a response to security concerns and regional developments, and it has prompted a new round of sanctions from the United States and allied nations.
Observers note that the ongoing campaign has involved frequent reporting from Moscow on battlefield activity, including claims of territorial gains, losses on both sides, and shifts in military posture. Independent assessments and international responses continue to shape the narrative unfolding in the region, with analysts weighing the implications for civilians, regional stability, and international diplomacy.
As developments proceed, outlets tracking the crisis—without interpreting or endorsing any particular position—offer readers ongoing timelines and summaries of military movements, official statements, and geopolitical responses. The sequence of events remains a focal point for policymakers, researchers, and readers seeking to understand the evolving conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Note: This article follows the chronology and statements reported by primary authorities and reflects ongoing coverage of the situation as it develops.